There are numerous responsibilities that become the obligation of a personal representative or executor once they assume their role. The party overseeing estate administration must fulfill their obligations or risk lawsuits and possibly removal from their position....
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What fiduciary duty means for the representative of an estate
The personal representative of a Georgia estate has numerous responsibilities. They need to attend probate hearings and locate estate planning paperwork. They send notice to creditors, file tax returns and secure the assets that belonged to the decedent. Eventually,...
2 top reasons people take legal action against Georgia executors
The beneficiaries of an estate rely on the executor or personal representative to properly handle assets and distribute them according to someone's wishes. Typically, that is exactly what happens during the probate process. Someone who accepts responsibility for...
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....
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 happens to property if someone passes away without a will?
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...