Intestate is a term that is often used in probate situations, but what does it mean and why is it important?  We will answer that question and more in this post. My name is Erik Broel & I am…

What is tenants in common?  What does it mean and how can it affect settling an estate? We will answer those important questions and more in this post. My name is Erik Broel & I am the founder & CEO…

What is a Guardian ad Litem in probate?  Should you be concerned if the Probate Court requires one in your case?  In this post, we will go over this often misunderstood topic. My name is Erik Broel & I am…

What is a County Administrator? Do you need one in your case?  Or, will it just cause more problems? These are important questions about a little-known topic.  We will shed some light on them in this post. My name is…

What is an interim distribution? As the personal representative of the estate, should you be making an interim distribution? As an heir, should you be expecting one? Interim distributions can be complicated and come with some risks. We’ll discuss them…

A Temporary Administrator is a special kind of administrator that can be appointed over an Estate. What does a Temporary Administrator do and why would you want one? These are important questions, and we are going to answer them in…

  It is common for families to discuss an Estate over the holidays. That is especially true when a loved one passed away recently, and nothing has been done to handle the Estate. In this article, we’re going to share…

If the value of the estate covers the deceased person’s debts, the beneficiaries or heirs will still receive some amount of inheritance and you don’t need to worry about lacking funds. However, if it looks as though there is not…

For example, who will inherit the property if the deceased does not have a will, had children from a first marriage, and, many years later, remarries and dies with minor children from the new relationship? Who are the heirs? When…

As a personal representative, are you allowed to sell estate property on your own, or do you have to go to the court for permission first? This is an important question with a complicated answer. If you mess up, you…

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…

Can a beneficiary get reimbursed by the estate before the other beneficiaries get their shares? Generally speaking, Georgia probate law allows expenses paid on behalf of the estate to be reimbursed, so long as the expenses are considered proper. Whether…