Yes, the witness's answers must be made under oath, so the witness will need to have the form notarized if he/she cannot take the form to the...

Can I represent myself against the executor of my parents estate?

I see that you live in Hinesville, but you didn't say where the probate estate is. Is the case in Liberty County? This sounds like a case that you...

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Can the state of Ga. take land that is in a survivorship deed if my father becomes a ward of the state?

Mr. Hughes is correct, but if your father cannot afford his care and he goes to a nursing home on Medicaid, we have "broad form" estate recovery in...

How can I get POH in Georgia over a mentally ill sibling?

Attorney Bass has given a very good answer on how you can take control of your brother's legal affairs, both financial and personal (medical and...

If you know (or can find out) her name, you can ask the court to serve her by publication if you don't know her address. If you don't know her...

Unsure if I need a will or living trust

I agree with Sara's comments. Two additional points: Beware of Year's Support. As her natural guardian, her father may ask for some (or all) of...

My question is regarding my mother's probated estate in Georgia and the mortgage she had.

Have your brother look at the Letters of Administration that he received from the probate court. In the middle of the document, is paragraph (b)...

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What is the standard cost to have a will probated?

I asume the lawyer did more than just set up date, but there is no standard fee schedule in Georgia for handling probate matters. Other states do...

Is it OK to use an out-of county attorney to handle probate of a will?

Yes, you can use any attorney licensed in Georgia to represent you in probate court. If a case is likely to be contested, it may sometimes be...

Do I need a lawyer in order to make a living will and designate a medical power of attorney?

The Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care was designed to be easy to use. It is a fill-in-the-blanks form. Care must be taken in selecting the...