Graniteville, SC asked in Probate for Georgia

Q: If executor petitioned court in solemn form and judge told him to amend petition and notify deceased siblings children

Because they were heirs and executor does not do this , what are the consequences ? The will was filed with the court ,but as far as I know it was never probated ?

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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 will isn't admitted to probate and the executor is never appointed until the heirs are notified. The petition will just sit there.

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 petition will not be addressed y the court until the heirs are notified. It will just sit in a basket until notification happens. The executor will not be appointed and the estate will not be opened.

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