You do not have to sign or file this form. If you are an heir and you do not sign it, they cannot waive the bond or reports, and cannot grant the...

If all debts and expenses of the estate have been paid, he is correct if he is paying full fair market value for the house. Think about it. If the...

You do not have to sign the form, and not signing the form will not require that you go to court. It simply means the court will serve you with...

There are 3 coadmiistrators of an estate in Georgia. All three live in different states, how do we get a tax I'd number ?

If the three of you can agree on one who will be the contact with the IRS (such contact is rarely necessary), then that person's name and SSN can...

The executor can apply for an EIN online at irs.gov under 'Apply for EIN online' It takes 5 minutes. You will need the decedent's name, social...

Switching executors after the maker of the will has died?

Steven can renounce his right to serve as executor and if no successor or alternate is named in the will, then William can petition for probate and...

The will is supposed to be submitted to you with that form, along with a copy of the probate petition. If those documents were not provided, you...

I have been asked to sign an affidavit acknowledging that my grandfather had a will. Does this mean I have been named in the wil

No, it does not mean that, and you should not sign it until you have received and reviewed the will and the probate petition. It is your...

Legally, you can, but it is really not a good idea. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should call Atlanta Legal Aid and see if they can help you....

Am I responsible for Father’s debt related to his estate if there is no will?

Yes, you could be held liable to creditors up the amount that you received unless you used the funds for higher priority claims such as funeral...