Many probate hearings are technicalities. The personal representative or executor of an estate will attend a hearing with their lawyer and present certain documentation to the courts. The end of the probate process will typically occur after all estate administration...
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Who pays the debts for an estate?
When someone passes away, the estate administration and probate process is where their assets get divided among their heirs. Ideally, this person will have created a will or an even more complex estate plan to demonstrate how this has to happen. They can give...
How long does it take to complete the probate process in Georgia?
There are a lot of legal and practical obligations that arise when someone dies. The family will need to locate their estate plan and secure their assets. There will need to be a representative who handles the estate, and they will need to attend hearings in the...
2 financial risks that come with estate administration
Serving as the personal representative of someone's estate is often a thankless job. While it is common for testators to allocate small amounts of compensation for the person who will handle their estates, that payment often pails in comparison to the work involved....
3 reasons people can legally contest a will in Georgia
Will contests are relatively rare, but they are an important form of protection for both vulnerable adults and their beneficiaries. Most estates go through probate with a few complications. The testator's documents leave adequate instruction, or the division of...
What if an estate executor hasn’t properly handled their duties?
Beneficiary disputes can arise for many reasons, one of which is if the estate executor doesn't properly handle the tasks and duties that are presented to them. The beneficiaries may feel that the process is unfair or even illegal, and this can lead to a dispute...
What are your duties as the executor of an estate?
Maybe a loved one asked you years ago if you would serve as the executor of their estate, and they just recently died. Perhaps the close family member, like a parent, just passed away, and the probate courts want you to step up and serve as the executor because your...
What kinds of issues lead to probate litigation?
Estates wind up going through probate for many reasons, but three are most common. The first would be that someone dies without a last will, requiring the courts to apply intestate succession to the assets someone leaves behind. The second would be that someone did...
What exactly is probate?
Probate is a legal process during which a deceased person’s assets are divided among heirs and beneficiaries. During this process, their debts are also handled. Usually, the first step of probate is to verify the decedent’s last will and testament. If they died...
How does the court appoint a guardian?
As your loved ones in Georgia start to get older, they might find it increasingly difficult to take care of themselves. They may not need 24/7 residential care, but they might have trouble driving, paying bills, managing their money and dealing with other adult...