How does the probate court select an Administrator for the estate when there is no Will?  Who is eligible to serve?  In this post, we will answer these questions and more. My name is Erik Broel & I am the founder & CEO of Georgia Probate Law Group. At our firm we help families who have ...

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 the founder & CEO of Georgia Probate Law Group. At our firm we help families w...

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 Erik Broel & I am the founder & CEO of Georgia Probate Law Group...

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 in this article. My name is...

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 this article. My name is Erik Broel & I am the founder ...

  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 five key tips for how to have those conversations successfully so the...

What to do when the deceased does not leave a Will? Do you know what to do when there is no Will? Is probate even necessary? In this article, we will answer those questions and more about intestate succession. My name is Erik Broel & I am the founder & CEO of Georgia Probate Law Gr...

Is an unnotarized Will valid in Georgia? What else should you be looking for on the signature page? In this article we will answer if an unnotarized Will is valid in Georgia and more. My name is Erik Broel & I am the founder & CEO of Georgia Probate Law Group. At our firm we...

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 enough money in the estate to cover the debts, then it is important...

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 someone dies without a will, Georgia probate law determines who wil...

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 could find yourself in hot water with the Georgia probate court.  In this art...

  What should you do when you receive a probate notice from the Probate Court? What happens if you do nothing? These are common questions we hear from heirs. We'll answer each one in turn in this article. My name is Erik Broel & I am the founder & CEO of Georgia Probate L...