Right of survivorship in Georgia:
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The right of survivorship in Georgia transfers property easily when one of the owners dies.
Here’s how it works:
This rule makes it simple and clear who owns the property after someone dies.
Right of survivorship ownership is usually held by:
Note: JTWROS is not always the best option for co-owning with kids.
Ask our probate lawyers what the risks are so that you’re aware.
Now, let’s talk about how to set up the right of survivorship in Georgia.
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These are the main differences between tenants in common and right of survivorship in Georgia.
Feature | Tenants in Common | Right of Survivorship |
---|---|---|
Ownership Shares | Owners have different-sized shares | Owners have equal shares |
Inheritance | The share goes to family or chosen people after probate | Share automatically goes to other owners without probate |
Transfer of Interest | Owners can sell or give away their shares without asking others | All owners must agree, or it changes to tenants in common if someone sells their share |
Let’s say you co-own with a spouse and want your portion to go to them.
You’d need to opt for JTWROS instead.
Otherwise, your portion of the house gets split up per the will or intestate laws.
Joint tenants with the right of survivorship is the most common setup.
This is an ideal setup for spouses, even if they get the house in the will.
It allows surviving spouses to avoid the probate process (and creditors).
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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).
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