How to initiate legal proceedings against offender who has violated O.C.G.A code 16-7-23?

Magistrate court (aka small claims court) is a good place for these kind of claims. If they threw out your bed set after agreeing to store it for...

How does a Trust fund work?

I think I may be able to add some clarity. To start, Trusts are contracts that have three parties: a Grantor (the person who funds the Trust), a...

If my sister is a signatory on our deceased mothers safe deposit box, and i am not, does that mean she gets everything.

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Being a signatory just means your sister is able to access the box. Your mother's assets would...

I am sorry to hear about this. If he was acting as your fiduciary under a power of attorney or another similiar agreement, you could pursue a...

What type of lawyer is best for dealing with jointly inherited house/real estate?

A probate attorney is what you will want to look for when dealing with inheritance. There are some very important issues at play when wanting to...

Typically, the only way to stop creditors is to probate someone's estate. Through the probate process, creditors are allowed to make claims...

I am wondering if the attorney who is the trustee can take money out of the trust account for himself?

Usually, professional trustees are entitled to reasonable compensation for their services. Also, the frequency of trust accounting is typically...

Typically, pour-over wills do not mandate a sale of the probatable assets. The pour-over will usually just instructs the personal representative...

Is a quitclaim deed the best way to go?

I would double check the chain of title for the home. If your grandmother died without a will, then under GA law, her husband (I am assuming your...

I am sorry you are going through this situation. You question is a little confusing though. If you had a legally binding fiduciary relationship...

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