Probate & Administration
Q&A with Loraine: Will I have any issues getting my uncle’s land?
A niece or nephew may be able to take over an uncle’s land under state intestacy laws if no closer relatives exist.
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Q&A with Loraine: My mom’s estate has no assets; should I mention the estate in a letter to the property manager?
How to respond to a property manager after a death, document a 10-day move-out notice, and understand Georgia estate administration when no assets exist.
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Q&A with Loraine: How do you list heirs on the common probate form in GA?
A person’s status as an heir is determined by state law, not by whether they are intended to benefit.
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Q&A with Loraine: What Should I Do if a Will Was Made in 2015, but the Probate Judge Can’t Find the Law Firm?
Who prepared a Will isn’t as important as whether the Will was executed correctly.
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Q&A with Loraine: Should I Hire a Probate Attorney to Go Through Probate and Establish an Estate for My Mother? Will It Cost Money Up Front?
Hiring a probate attorney is usually recommended whenever estate administration is necessary. However, in some cases, it’s wise to walk away from an insolvent estate.
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Q&A with Loraine: If a beneficiary never signs the paperwork for a change in executors, can they lose their inheritance?
Question: In the state of Georgia, if a beneficiary never signs the paperwork needed to carry out a change in executors, can they lose their ...
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Q&A with Loraine: Does My Mother Need a Will if I’m Her Only Child?
Question: Until recently, my mother and I lived in different states. However, she has moved in with me so that I can take care of ...
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Q&A with Loraine: In Which State Should a Request for an Estate Administrator be Filed?
Question: My brother’s fiancée died in Georgia. Her family (brothers and mother) live in Kentucky. They want my brother to administer her estate. They are ...
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