Q: What is the remedy for not being given legal notice for a hearing in probate court in Fulton county Georgia
I filed a petition for removal of administrator of an estate. When the court date was set. The court sent notice to the wrong address. The petition specified that notice should be sent to my P. O. Box, but it was sent to the listed street address. Though all other notices(i.e. medidiation, appointment of gardian et lit)had been sent to the P.O. Box. The result was me missing the court date. What recourse do I have under Georgia law
A: I would recommend that you contact the court regarding this issue immediately. Most likely, you will have to file a Motion to set aside the Order of the Court. If you bring it to the court's attention, they may vacate the order.
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