In situations like this, property ownership and rights can be complex and depend on various factors, including the specific laws of your jurisdiction and the documentation involved.

If your grandmother had dementia at the time she signed the property over to your uncle, it could potentially... View More

If your issue is the bank accounts of the decedent, then let the relevant banks know the decedent has died. Do this in writing as well as in person or on the phone. This should freeze these accounts. If you need to get someone accountable for managing the estate, probate the estate yourself, seek... View More

In Georgia, adoption generally terminates the legal relationship between a child and their biological parents, including any rights to an inheritance from the biological parents' estates.

This means that if your nephew was legally adopted by his stepfather, he likely would not be... View More

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If your sister's husband's name is on the title to your mother's house, it is possible that he may have a legal right to the property.

However, it is important to note that just because your sister's husband's name is on... View More

If he did not have a will, then Georgia law provides a specific order of priority for who can serve as the administrator of the estate. Typically, the surviving spouse has the first right to serve as the administrator, followed by any adult children.

To begin the process of being appointed... View More

I'm sorry for your loss. Regarding your question, it may be possible to contest the distribution of property depending on the specific circumstances of your son's estate and the laws of Georgia.

In Georgia, when a person dies without a will (intestate), their property is... View More

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In order to determine your son's rights in this situation, it would be best to consult with an attorney who is knowledgeable about probate law and estate planning in the state of Georgia.

Generally speaking, if your ex-husband had a valid... View More

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a child in a car accident can be a traumatic and devastating experience, and I understand your desire to be involved in the situation.

In terms of your legal rights, it depends on the specific circumstances of the case. If your daughter died... View More

In Georgia, you typically file a petition in the county where the ward (your disabled brother) resides. Since your brother has moved to a new county within the state, you should file the subsequent petition in the probate court of the county where your brother currently resides.

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If a conservatorship has already been established in one Georgia county and the ward is later moved to another county within the state, it may be necessary to domesticate the conservatorship in the new county.

Under Georgia law, the conservator of a protected person's estate may file a... View More

Most wills are upheld against caveats. I'm sure they claim a lot of stuff in their caveat. I always do. A caveat will lead to a trial if the issue is not settled before. No reason this should take longer than a year or so and may be handed much faster. Deciding whether the issue is worth... View More

The designation in poas creates a preference for the designated. The issue still needs to go before a judge if a guardian and or conservator is to be appointed.

Another question is why do you need the courts involvement if you already have poas. See an elder law attorney in Georgia.

Will names your sister as "guardian." Perhaps you mean executor? I think I would be more worried about what is in your father and mother's estate and how to get your fair share of this, rather than weather or not you can sue a bank.

See or call a Georgia Estate attorney.

See an estate lawyer in Georgia for help. Presumably, a court has appointed an executor. If you have a problem with how an executor is handling an estate, the usual first step is to demand an accounting of the estate.

If the will was probated, then it should be in the files of the Probate Court of the County where your grandfather lived when he died. This is a public record, and the Probate Court should provide you with a copy of this for a small charge.

If the estate was never closed, then you can... View More

Property should be deeded to the current trustee for the revocable trust. Doing this properly (assuming everything else is correct) should avoid the need for probate with respect to the property as the successor trustee will be able to take charge.

A year's support claim can include property tax avoidance for one year. If there are assets that are in decedent's name those can be claimed in a years support. If the surviving spouse already has title to all the assets, then years support will not be of use.

If there is no will and your sister wanted to be placed in charge of your deceased parent's estate, she would petition the probate court (2 petitions) in the county where your parents lived when they died and ask to be placed in charge of their estates (Administrator).

If your sister... View More

See a Georgia Estate attorney. A years support claim may be available. There may be problems with the will. Do this soon as once a petition to probate a will has been filed in Georgia, time is limited to file an objection.

I would go see a Georgia estate attorney. The case need not be worth millions to contest or investigate.