Q: How do I find out if I have an inheritance from my dad
Haven't seen him in 50 years
A:
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Your father may dispose of his assets in any way he chooses (e.g., sale or gift) during his lifetime. He may also prepare a will and bequeath all or a portion of his assets. If your father passes away and leaves anything to you in his will, that would be your "testate" share of his estate. If he passes away without will, then his estate will go through probate, and each heir will get their "intestate" share of the estate as determined by the Probate Code. Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.
A: (Please see disclaimers in my first response). I am sorry for your loss. If your father lived in Georgia and he passed away in Georgia, you should be searching for an attorney licensed in Georgia to help you. If your family members who were close to your father would share information with you, that should be your starting point. If you happen to know which attorney your father used, that attorney would likely know if your father had an estate plan. Otherwise, a search of the Georgia probate court indices can show if your father's estate was ever probated. An investigator can run an asset search to find any properties that were under your father's name. Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.
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