Answers to Common Questions and Situations

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  • How-does-small-estate-affidavit-Georgia-works

    What Is the Alternative of a Small Estate Affidavit in Georgia?
    Do I need a probate for a small estate? Does Georgia have a simplified probate? Is there a small estate affidavit in Georgia? Which are the best alternatives to a…
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  • What Power Does a Personal Representative Have? And What to Do If They Mismanage the Estate

    What Powers Does a Personal Representative Have on Estate in Georgia?
    Disputes happen during probate when the person entrusted with the decedent’s estate — the personal representative — is suspected of mishandling the estate. If you’re one of the beneficiaries, you…
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  • Everything-You-Need-To-Know-About-Letter-Of-Testamentary

    What Is a Letter of Testamentary? And How to Get It in Georgia
    When it comes to managing a deceased person’s estate, the legal aspects can be complex and challenging to navigate. One key document in this process is the Letter of Testamentary…
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  • how-to-recover-stolen-inheritance

    Someone Stealing From the Estate? How to Recover Stolen Inheritance in Georgia?
    Discovering that someone is stealing from a loved one’s estate could be one of the worst nightmares a grieving family could experience. Not only does theft damage trust and relationships,…
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  • probate-real-estate-can-the-executor-sell-the-house

    Probate Real Estate – Buying & Selling a House in Probate
    Navigating probate real estate matters can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve been appointed as the personal representative. You may be at a loss as to where to start and what…
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  • Non-Probate-Assets-vs-Probate-Assets

    Probate vs. Non-Probate Assets. What Does an Estate Include in Georgia?
    Losing a loved one is difficult enough — managing their estate affairs while you grieve is even harder. When the responsibility to handle the deceased’s property falls on your shoulders,…
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  • How Long Does a Probate Sale Take? Do All Heirs Have to Agree

    What Is a Probate Sale in Georgia? How Does It Work?
    When they pass away, people often want to leave their assets and properties to persons they care about. But sometimes, the deceased doesn’t make a will or dies with debts,…
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  • What-is-an-estate-sale

    What Is an Estate Sale and How It Works in the Probate Process?
    If you’ve been left a portion of a property through someone’s will, it can be a difficult time for all involved. Most people may want to sell the house quickly…
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  • How-to-get-heir-property-in-your-name-in-Georgia-cover

    How to Get Heir Property in Your Name in Georgia?
    What can you do when there is a family property in a grandparent’s name, but nothing has been done? How to get heir property in your name? These situations can…
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  • How-Long-After-a-Person-Dies-Will-Beneficiaries-Be-Notified-in-Georgia

    How Long after a Person Dies Will Beneficiaries Be Notified in Georgia?
    When a person dies, there are specific legal proceedings that ensure the deceased’s assets will be distributed appropriately to the rightful heirs. If you have a loved one who passed…
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