Spring, TX asked in Probate for Georgia

Q: My father in law passed away in September. The man named as executor doesn' want to do it and will not sign a renunciati

the man will not sign the form so my husband who is also names can become executor. Also we have sent certified letters to the witness who signed but can not get a respond on the interrogatories to witness to will. What do we do? We need to file it's been 4 mths. since his death

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John W. Chambers Jr
John W. Chambers Jr
Answered
  • Probate Lawyer
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: I suggest you retain the services of an probate attorney to assist you in connection with the probate of the will.

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

A: The easiest thing to do is simply file the Petition to Probate Will and explain these facts to the court. The witness interrogatories could be an issue as you will need them if there is not a self proving affidavit. You can use the power of the court to force a witness to answer these questions. You may well need a lawyer to assist you with this matter.

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