Atlanta, GA asked in Uncategorized for Georgia

Q: After a death with no will. Who takes possession of deceased property?

My roommate passed away now his girlfriend of 2 years is trying to take everything he owned and claim it as hers. His mother also lived here with us and she disagrees and feels that the stuff should belong to her. How do I stop the girlfriend from taking all of his property?

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A: I'm sorry for the loss of your roommate and your being thrust into this difficult position. You need a response without delay because you are probably under pressure regarding the possessions. Repost in the Probate and Estate Planning sections, and a Georgia attorney knowledgeable in this area should have a better chance of seeing your question. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

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