Q: My brother passed away May 22, 2020 He had no will or power of attorney. How do we start the probate process?
A: If your brother resided in Georgia, his wife or children need to determine if he has assets requiring a probate being opened. For instance, if he has bank accounts exceeding $10,000 or real estate then they will absolutely need to either open an estate or file for year's support (if the children are minors. If he was unmarried and no children, then his parents can open an estate for him. If the parents are no longer alive, you as a sibling, can open an estate for him. Of course, with permission of any of the above, you are free to act on their behalf in getting things moving. The probate process will be handled int eh probate court int eh county where your brother lived. A good probate attorney should be able to help you.
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