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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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Transfer-on-Death Deeds in Georgia: (Not Quite) New and (Maybe?) Improved
On April 22, 2026, Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp signed into law HB 413, which includes various amendments of existing laws relating to transfer-on-death real ...
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Q&A with Loraine: Can I legally stop my stepmother from taking things that belonged to my deceased mom and dad?
A surviving spouse may be entitled to assets that belonged to a former spouse.
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Can I file for a year’s support after a Petition for Letters of Administration has been filed?
A surviving spouse may still file a year’s support claim after another person has petitioned to be the estate administrator.
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Q&A with Loraine: My husband died, and his sons won’t sign to put the house in my name. Can I do it through the mortgage company?
How a house passes to a surviving spouse depends on how the deed is worded and how the deceased person’s estate planning documents are written.
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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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Understanding the Advance Directive for Health Care in Georgia
Planning for the unexpected is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give to yourself and your loved ones. In Georgia, an Advance Directive ...
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