Q: My brother dies in Georgia without a will I'm the only heir how do I proceed do I need probate.
His property is probably only worth 200000 at most I didn't know if I needed to go through the court or how I needed to handle things.
A:
It depends completely on what kind of property your brother owns. If it is real estate, bank accounts, etc., you have to open an estate for him in order to transfer the property to the next of kin. If his property is from life insurance or other beneficiary designated accounts, you should be able to claim the money without opening an estate.
You should contact an experienced probate lawyer to help you sort through the issues and make the right decision.
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