Small Estate Affidavit In Georgia (No Administration Necessary)

Georgia does not use small estate affidavits.

The formal name is “No Administration Necessary.”

It’s also referred to as “Summary Probate” in Georgia.

This is because it’s just a shorter version of the normal probate process.

This is the most simple probate process available.

Benefits of Summary Probate

Faster Resolution: Summary probate is much quicker than traditional probate, often completed in a fraction of the time.
Lower Costs: With fewer steps and less court involvement, summary probate is generally cheaper, saving money for smaller estates.
Reduced Complexity: Summary probate simplifies legal procedures and paperwork, easing the burden on grieving families.

The eligibility for doing summary probate depends on these criteria:

All Heirs Agree: All heirs must unanimously agree to the distribution of the estate’s assets.
No Debts or Consented Debts: The estate must have no outstanding debts, or all creditors must consent to the administration.
No Pending Lawsuits: There must be no pending lawsuits involving the estate.
No Will: If there is a will, you have to go through the normal probate process.

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With summary probate, you’re at risk of:

Some risks you face going this route are:

Here is the probate process:

Determine Eligibility: All heirs must agree on asset distribution, and the estate must have no debts.
Gather Documents: Obtain the decedent’s death certificate, list of heirs, and a signed agreement from all heirs.
Complete Petition: Fill out the No Administration Necessary Petition form from the probate court.
Submit Petition: Submit the petition, death certificate, list of heirs, and the agreement to the probate court.
Court Review: The court reviews the petition and may notify heirs about the proposed distribution.
Court Hearing (if needed): Attend a court hearing if required to confirm all heirs agree.
Court Order: The court issues an order approving the asset distribution.
Transfer Assets: Use the court order to transfer assets and update titles and ownership records.

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