Answers to Common Questions and Situations

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  • Testate-vs-Intestate-and-The-Impact-on-Probate-cover

    Testate vs Intestate and the Impact on Probate
    Dying testate vs. intestate represents a great difference in probate law. It determines who controls the deceased person’s estate, the distribution of the decedent’s assets, and the probate procedures. Whether…
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  • What Are Next of Kin Rights and Responsibilities?

    What Are Next of Kin Rights and Responsibilities in Probate?
    The “next of kin” term usually refers to the closest living blood relative, such as a spouse, who will assume responsibility for decisions on behalf of the individual if they…
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  • If a Parent Dies Without a Will, Who Gets the House in Georgia?

    What Is a Child Entitled to When a Parent Dies Without a Will?
    The death of a parent can be emotionally devastating. If the parent passes away without a testament to establish how to distribute his possessions clearly, the confusion and trauma can…
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    What Is a Right of Survivorship – A Comprehensive Guide
    What is the right of survivorship in Georgia? What happens if there are two names on a deed & one dies, and how can it be challenged with legal help?
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  • what-is-a-conservatorship-for-a-minor-in-Georgia

    What Is a Conservatorship for Minor in Georgia?
    As probate attorneys, some of the most frequent questions we receive are “What is a conservatorship?”, “What is the difference between guardianship and conservatorship?” There are two main situations when…
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  • Surviving-Spouse-Rights-In-Georgia

    What Are the Surviving Spouse Rights in Probate in Georgia?
    What are the surviving spouse’s rights in Georgia? If a husband dies without a will, does the wife get everything? Does she have to initiate inheritance proceedings? How much and…
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  • how-to-probate-a-will-in-Georgia

    How Does Probate Work in Georgia? How to Probate a Will?
    Whether you are a personal representative or one of the heirs, it is crucial to understand how the probate process works and how to probate a will in Georgia. This…
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  • What-Is-A-Caveat

    Probate Caveat – What Is It and When Should You Use It?
    Caveats are used, among other things, to protect the interests of an inheritance’s heirs and legal beneficiaries. A caveat acts as a “freeze” on the estate in question. And prevents…
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  • How Are Beneficiaries Paid from a Will

    How Long Does the Executor Have to Pay the Beneficiaries in Georgia?
    Often, the heirs of a deceased person wonder how long does the executor have to pay the beneficiaries. However, you should know that several factors – such as the complexity…
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