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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...
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...
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...
In the unfortunate event that a family member in Georgia has become incapacitated or a minor has lost their parents, the courts will appoint a guardian or conservator to that person. Confusion may arise between these two terms when a person begins to receive their...
The cognitive decline that happens with Georgia residents who have dementia will likely make it a challenge for them to complete normal life activities as time goes on. As the disease progresses, it may become difficult for people with dementia to do things they once...
Regardless of how much property a person owns, it is always a good idea to draft a will and create an estate plan. Without a plan in place, families are often burdened with heartache and uncertainty when the time comes to distribute the property of a decedent's...
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