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  • Testate vs Intestate and the Impact on Georgia Probate

    Dying testate vs. intestate represents a great difference in probate law. It determines who controls the deceased person’s estate, the distribution of the decedent’s assets,…
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  • What Are Next of Kin Rights and Responsibilities in Georgia Probate?

    The “next of kin” term usually refers to the closest living blood relative, such as a spouse, who will assume responsibility for decisions on behalf…
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  • What Is a Child Entitled to When a Parent Dies Without a Will in Georgia?

    The death of a parent can be emotionally devastating. If the parent passes away without a testament to establish how to distribute his possessions clearly,…
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  • What Is a Right of Survivorship in Georgia – A Comprehensive Guide

    When entering into a joint property ownership with someone else, you must consider many things, such as what share each of you owns and what…
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  • What Is a Conservatorship for Minor in Georgia?

    As probate attorneys, some of the most frequent questions we receive are “What is a conservatorship?”, “What is the difference between guardianship and conservatorship?” There…
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  • What Are the Surviving Spouse Rights in Probate in Georgia?

    What are the surviving spouse’s rights in Georgia? If a husband dies without a will, does the wife get everything? Does she have to initiate…
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  • How Does Probate Work in Georgia? How to Probate a Will?

    Whether you are a personal representative or one of the heirs, it is crucial to understand how the probate process works and how to probate…
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  • Probate Caveat – What Is It and When Should You Use It in Georgia?

    Caveats are used, among other things, to protect the interests of an inheritance’s heirs and legal beneficiaries. A caveat acts as a “freeze” on the…
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  • JTWROS Meaning in Georgia. What Are Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship?

    When buying a property with someone else, there are a few things to consider. First, you must determine how much of this property each of…
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  • Georgia Ancillary Probate Guide – What You Need to Know

    When it comes to probate proceedings, each state has its own laws and regulations. After a person dies, all their assets must go through probate…
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  • What Is the Alternative of a Small Estate Affidavit in Georgia?

    Do I need a probate for a small estate? Does Georgia have a simplified probate? Is there a small estate affidavit in Georgia? Which are…
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  • What Powers Does a Personal Representative Have on Estate in Georgia?

    Disputes happen during probate when the person entrusted with the decedent’s estate — the personal representative — is suspected of mishandling the estate. If you’re…
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