Findlay, OH asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law and Probate for Georgia

Q: My grandpa from Nahunta Georgia has pass away july 21 my uncle took everything

My uncle cliff took everything and im wanting to know about his property or if Thire was a will

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Robert W. Hughes Jr.
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Robert W. Hughes Jr.
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: I assume your father has passed away. If so, you are an heir to your grandfather’s estate and have a right to ask the Brantley County probate court to open an estate for your grandfather. You (and your siblings) stand as equals to your uncle. DO not sign anything documents without first speaking with a lawyer about the document you are asked to sign. Your uncle may be filing a Petition for Letters of Administration, and you will want to sign that document if you trust your uncle to handle things appropriately.

As for finding a will, you could start by calling each lawyer in the area to see if he ever prepared a will for your grandfather. You can call the Brantley County Probate Court to see if they have one on file for your grandfather. Otherwise, you are probably out of luck in locating a will that someone does not want you to find.

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