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...
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Year: 2021
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...