Georgia estate administration can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.
This guide will walk you through the steps like:
Keep reading to learn how to handle estate administration in Georgia.
Georgia estate administration distributes a deceased person’s assets:
The probate process includes:
Probate is when:
The biggest issues we see people face are:
As the executor or administrator, these are the steps you need to take to administer an estate.
If you’re overwhelmed by the Georgia estate administration process, fill out the form on this page.
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To become an administrator of an estate, you must petition the Probate Court in the county where the deceased resided.
The court will issue letters of administration.
These grant you the authority to manage the estate.
Here are the different filing options for probate in Georgia.
Solemn form probate is a formal and thorough process.
This is the most common way to probate an estate.
(We recommend this route compared to Common Form.)
Common form probate is simpler and faster.
We do not recommend this route.
No Administration Necessary simplifies probate when certain conditions are met.
Year’s support provides financial stability for the surviving spouse and minor children.
The time required to settle an estate in Georgia varies based on the complexity of the estate and whether there are any disputes.
Generally, it can take several months to over a year to complete the process.
Administrators are typically expected to settle the estate within a reasonable time frame.
This often means completing the process within 12 to 18 months, though it can vary depending on the circumstances.
Here are the ways that you can avoid probate.
A living trust is a legal document that places your assets into a trust during your lifetime and transfers them to your beneficiaries upon your death.
Jointly owned property with rights of survivorship passes directly to the surviving owner.
Bank accounts and other financial accounts can be designated as payable-on-death (POD), allowing them to transfer directly to the named beneficiary.
Here’s a list of your responsibilities as an executor:
Probate is challenging and overwhelming.
Here are some issues you may face tackling estate administration on your own.
Are you overwhelmed by the Georgia estate administration process?
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