You’re wondering what happens to a house when the owner dies and there is no will in Georgia.
In this article, you’ll learn:
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In Georgia, if someone dies without a will, intestate law decides who gets the house
Who inherits the house depends on who is left in the family:
Here’s a simple guide to help you probate a house in Georgia when someone dies without a will.
First, find out if probate is required.
Let’s say:
The surviving owner automatically gets the house, and probate may not be needed.
But let’s say the house was owned only by the person who passed away.
You’ll likely need to go through probate.
To manage the estate, you need to be appointed as the administrator.
Download and fill out the “Petition for Letters of Administration.”
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You’ll also need to let all close family members know that you’re applying to be the administrator.
The court can give you the forms and help you understand what to do.
As the administrator, your job is to make a list of everything the person owned and owed.
Gather important papers like:
Then, make a list of all:
Then, give this list to the court.
Keeping everything organized in a folder can help.
Before you can give out any property, you need to pay off any debts and taxes.
You may need to let creditors know by placing a notice in a local newspaper.
Review any bills that come in and pay them with the estate’s money.
If there isn’t enough money, you might need to sell some things to cover the costs.
Once the debts are paid, you can transfer the house to the heirs.
To do this, you’ll need to create a “Deed of Assent” to officially transfer the house from the estate to the heirs.
Then, file the deed with the county’s land records office to make it official.
If you’re unsure how to do this, you can ask a real estate lawyer to help.
After you have paid creditors and distributed assets, it’s time to close the estate.
The executor of a will needs to:
Our probate lawyers can guide you through this process.
Are you overwhelmed trying to figure out what happens to a house when the owner dies and there is no will in Georgia?
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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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