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, but it could also delay the distribution of inheritance. What can you do? How to recover stolen inheritance? ...

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, you may wonder what happens next. As a first step, the probate court will deal with the deceased's assets based...

It is common for heirs or beneficiaries to worry when the personal representative takes too long to distribute their inheritance. This is usually the case when families are not familiar with the intricacies of the probate process. And they keep wondering how long does the probate process take. Kn...

Do you have a loved one who passed away many years ago and owned a property that is still in their name? Are you looking to handle it once and for all?  This situation is not uncommon.  We call it an heir property situation. Maybe you’re ready to have your piece of the property in your name, or ...

After a loved one passes away, it is common for close family members to want to see a copy of the will. Unfortunately, sometimes the executor may refuse to provide it. That can feel very frustrating. You may want to know what your loved one's wishes are, and you may want to veri...

Testate 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 the founder & CEO of Georgia Probate Law Group. At our firm, we help families who have lost a lov...

 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 the founder & CEO of Georgia Probate Law Group. At our firm, we help families who have l...

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 of Georgia Probate Law Group. At our firm we help families who have lost a loved one ...

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 ...