Shawn Breyer
This guide is everything you need to know about the probate process.
From starting the process to closing the estate.
And all the:
Keep scrolling to learn more.
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Probate is where:
The steps of probate in Georgia include:
The probate courts oversee the probate process.
Their main roles are:
They make sure the estate gets handled in an organized and legal way.
This prevents legal conflicts with heirs and creditors.
Here is how the Georgia probate courts validate a will:
The requirements for a will to be valid in Georgia are that it has to be:
If there is a self-proving affidavit, this automatically validates the will.
These are the exact steps to take to get started with the probate process in Georgia.
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If there was a will, find it.
Wills are generally kept:
Here is what you need to file with the courts to get started:
You must file these papers in the county the deceased person lived in.
There will be a probate court filing fee, normally $225-$250.
The courts will appoint an:
The people who get priority to be an administrator in Georgia are (in this order):
You have to petition the courts to be appointed administrator.
The courts will notify the heirs (per Georgia intestate laws).
If there are no objections, this person gets appointed.
To prove that you are in control of the estate, the courts will give you:
Your role in managing the estate is:
Here is a list of things the executor or administrator has to do.
The first thing you have to do is find all the assets, like:
You’ll want to make a list of all these and then get them appraised.
You need to:
Maintaining means that you:
maintain the property
You are responsible for figuring out what debts the person owed, like:
You are legally obligated to notify all creditors of their passing.
Then, you pay off all these debts out of the estate.
Sometimes, this requires you to sell assets for funds.
For taxes, you have to:
file tax returns for the estate
After debts get paid, it’s time to distribute assets to the beneficiaries.
The assets will get distributed per:
To distribute assets, you need to:
If there are disputes, you’ll have to attend court to settle them.
After you have distributed assets, it’s time to close the estate.
You’ll need to:
If the courts approve everything, they will:
Navigating the probate process in Georgia can be confusing, overwhelming, and risky.
You can be personally liable if you:
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Probate can be confusing and stressful. Incorrectly filled-out probate petitions can cause delays, rejections, and added stress. We will fill out your petition for you (for FREE).
Fill out the form to have us fill out your petition for you (at no charge). We can only offer 5 free petitions per week, so act fast to secure your spot and avoid the hassle of probate.
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