Does being the Temporary Administrator of a probate estate give you more power to keep what you want from the estate? A Temporary Administrator is an unusual position under Georgia probate law, and the position is not used for many…
If a child is an heir to a Georgia estate, it will make a large difference in how the estate is handled, and how complicated it is. Who is a minor? Before we jump into that, however, I think we…
How do you handle an estate in Georgia from out of state? Settling an estate is difficult on its own, and those challenges are magnified when you have to manage the estate remotely because you don’t live close by….
Selling a deceased parent’s home is never a happy experience. A lot goes into it and for many of our clients, it can be an emotional rollercoaster. Between going through the personal items in the home, handling the legal process,…
Erik Broel Interviewed About Building a Top Probate Law Firm in Georgia As many of our clients and friends know, we have assembled an awesome team of professionals that do some pretty incredible work for our clients. The word about…
Filing an objection to a petition for year’s support can put the brakes on one of the most powerful petitions under Georgia probate law. But what is an objection to a petition for year’s support and why would you file…
What happens to inheritance rights after divorce? There are a few different scenarios to consider to answer this question: Without a will With a will Other, nonprobate property We’ll look at each scenario in turn. Without a will. If you…
The easy answer to this question would be, yes – A natural born child can be disinherited. Anyone can draft a will leaving their estate to anyone they chose, even pets. However, when dealing with probating an estate the answer…
What is a probate estate? Does every person who passes away have an estate, or do only those people who have a lot of property have an estate? We’ll cover these questions and more in today’s article. My name is…
What is a No Contest Clause? A no contest clause (also called an in terrorem clause) in a will is something to be taken seriously. A typical no contest clause will state that if the will is challenged, then the…
Wills and trusts are two different ways someone can receive an inheritance. These can be used independently or together. What does Georgia probate law say when the deceased leaves both a will and a trust? Is probate required to receive an…
What is a probate inventory? Once you become appointed as executor or administrator of an estate, you may be required to file an initial inventory and ongoing annual returns. This is an area that trips up a lot of personal…
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