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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Georgia on
Q: How can I get a full copy of all parameters of GA Code § 44-6-84 - Life estates in a printable format?

Real estate attorney established a full life estate with a single statement in a sales contract for my home. It has been a nightmare for 5 years, and it must be resolved.

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answered on Dec 20, 2024

Not sure what a full LE is. Nor why you would worry about it being in a contract. What counts is what estate is conveyed in the DEED. Have you read the Deed? You need to hire a GA attorney to at least explain the Deed to you, and possibly search the title. Then he might advise to any... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Immigration Law and Tax Law for Georgia on
Q: How can undocumented immigrants go about protecting their assets in the US in the case that they are deported?

In the case that an undocumented immigrant is deported but they have assets in the states such as real estate, bank accounts, vehicles, etc. what actions can be taken to protect those assets?

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answered on Dec 17, 2024

They may want to sell the properties now and deposit the proceeds in offshore bank accounts. The immediate tax consequences will be significant, but better than losing property that you cannot come back to. Setting up a trust will require some very good trustees, but you will not be able to do... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Elder Law and Probate for Georgia on
Q: Neighbor filled for guardianship of my elderly because she's out for her own selfish gain keeping my family away

And is keeping my elder grandma away from our family and doesn't want my loved one to visit with any of our family. This neighbor was no friends of ours and is after my nannys house and property her own selfish gain.what can we do to get her guardianship removed

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Q: Can I open and estate account to cash a unclaimed property check for my moms estate, she has no assets, only heir execut

I am her only heir, am her executor on her estate. only need to open account to get funds and close her estate with court. Is that ok? what is the best thing to do. It is not income. refunds from bills

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Q: Need clarification on obtaining title to vehicle in Georgia after father passed.

Father passed and my brother and I were beneficiaries of his estate. All of his CDs, IRAs and Bank Accounts were included in his will. He had made each of us beneficiary on accounts that we received. He did not include his van and told us to decide between us who would get it. We agreed I... View More

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answered on Nov 11, 2024

If his Will was probated, then it had a Residuary Clause. That van is bequeathed under that clause as part of the residuary estate.. Executor has duty to distribute the residuary estate.

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Intellectual Property, Tax Law and Probate for Georgia on
Q: What does it mean when a property in Bartow county ga goes from the estate to the estate and then attn so and so????

My grandfather's property on his land tax accessor online went from owner: state of so and so then to owner: estate of so and so with ATTN so and so rite under it..... What does that mean???

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answered on Nov 6, 2024

That is the tax assessor's on line chain of title, which may or may not be correct or complete. Hire a GA attorney to search the title and explain to you the title.

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Q: I was named to be executor in Georgia for a friends estate. Her son is in objecting to this. I no longer want to be….

the executor. I haven’t been appointed yet and want to resign from this. Too much hassle. Can I do this?

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answered on Oct 29, 2024

You cannot be forced to be the executor. Make sure that you turn over the original will to the probate court and let the court know that you are declining the appointment as executor. If your friend's son is already in possession of the original will, let him know that you do not want to be... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Georgia on
Q: In GA if a man dies intestate as joint tenant w/out ros and has one biological child and 2 stepsons who inherits

Father dies in 2018 as joint tenant without ros with mother who died in 2024. Nothing has been filed with probate yet. I am the only biological child and have 2 older half brothers (from mom's previous marriages). Do I inherit half of my fathers interest in the home or is it divided between... View More

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answered on Nov 16, 2024

Joint tenant WITHOUT rights of survivorship is tantamount to a tenant in common which means the owners' ownership interests may vary.

Your facts need to be clarified a little more to answer your question comprehensively. For example, was your dad married to someone other than your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Legal Malpractice for Georgia on
Q: Is it a conflict of interest for an attorney that has been fired from an estate account to advise and assist w/next pr?

I hired my father's attny to advise me during my father's probate of his estate. The attorney ultimately held my dad's 401 k check for ransom basically, causing me to bounce checks to bounce checks that were written on the estate account so I fired him. He then had me removed as the... View More

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answered on Oct 11, 2024

There may be a conflict of interest for the attorney if he actually represented you, then represented someone else against you. But he may claim he represents the Estate. You should have brought this up when he moved to remove you as PR. The State Bar might be interested.

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Q: In Georgia, when a person dies, who has a lifetime estate, when can the new owner enter the property?

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Property includes a house, 2 rental trailers, and a small shop on five acres. The widow who has a lifetime estate has a son not included in the estate that lives in one of the trailers.

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answered on Oct 10, 2024

The new owner, those who are listed as the individuals who take ownership at the time of death of the life tenant, can enter immediately upon the death of the life tenant. These individuals are known as remaindermen in legal terminology. If there is a tenant or occupant of the property that was... View More

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Q: If a named beneficiary in a Will is already deceased, has no spouse and no dependents where/who does the benefits go?
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answered on Sep 14, 2024

It depends on whether the bequest was given in the will per stirpes or per capita. If per stirpes, the gift flows to the lineal descendants of the beneficiary - children, grand children, great grandchildren, etc. If there are no lineal descendants, the bequest goes to the residuary beneficiary in... View More

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Q: If you tore your will half. Because you got mad at fighting of children. Dont want to revokeit. Can u glue it be legal.
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answered on Sep 11, 2024

Do not glue it back! That would be an easy contest. Hire a lawyer to draft and execute a new Will, even if it is the same as the old one.

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Q: Contest & objection to will same? adding evidence such as a prenup to the will that was probated in Georgia contesting?
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answered on Sep 5, 2024

An objection to a will is known as a caveat. A prenuptial agreement, which is a contract between two parties, may affect the assets that are included in the estate. If there are items in the prenuptial agreement that should not be included in the estate, the rightful owner will need to file a... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate Law for Georgia on
Q: Can a probate lawyer be "retained" before an estate owner passes.
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answered on Sep 2, 2024

Yes, any heir may retain counsel prior to the passing of the individual that the heir may inherit from. If you anticipate that the estate may be contested, it would be in your best interest to retain counsel yourself.

Schedule a free consultation to make sure that your inheritance is protected.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law and Probate for Georgia on
Q: Can alimony in arrears at the time of an ex-spouse's death be claimed against his probated estate in GA?

Is there case law in which an estate was required to pay alimony arrearages?

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answered on Aug 29, 2024

Alimony can be claimed against an estate. The priority of alimony is set by statute, OCGA 53-7-40. Alimony falls under judgments and is 6th in priority under the statute.

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Georgia on
Q: A friend's father recently died while in hospice care at a nurse home . Before he died, someone took items from his home

The person in question had a key , and in front of two deputies, claimed she had some of her property in deceased's home.. and proceeded to fill three pick-up trucks with items removed from the home . Deceased has a will, yet to be addressed, isn't illegal to remove any items until any... View More

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answered on Sep 20, 2024

It is not illegal for a person to take property that belongs to him or her if that can be done without trespassing.

It is illegal, of course, for a person to steal from the estate, i.e. to take personal property that does not belong to him or her.

If this individual did steal from...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Georgia on
Q: Does an ex-girlfriend have standing to claim her deceased ex-boyfriend's estate? (Georgia, USA)

There is a lot of information to write down. The situation in short is my family member is dead. His girlfriend broke up with him, according to a documented police report & body cam footage, the night he died in an accident. She now provides a Living Will (Not Will & last testament) printed... View More

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answered on Aug 22, 2024

Please note that I am not admitted to practice law in Georgia, but I found this information through a brief Google search, and the requirements in Georgia are similar to those in most states. In Georgia, for a will to be valid, it must meet specific requirements, such as being in writing, signed by... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Probate for Georgia on
Q: Is a Transfer on Death Deed legal in Georgia?
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answered on Sep 11, 2024

Yes, as of July of 2024, transfer on death deeds are legal and enforceable in the state of Georgia. The transferee does not become an owner of the property until the death of the transferor. The transferee is required to file an affidavit within 9 months of the death of the transferor. If no... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate for Georgia on
Q: Divorced couple had a settlement but without knowledge ex spouse never removed her name from the deed. She has passed

The ex wants to sell and asked for the death certificate. My question is , can the ex husband sell the home and take all of the proceeds? This is in Georgia

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answered on Sep 3, 2024

There is not enough information to answer your question. A lot depends on what was written in the settlement agreement regarding who would get the home. You need to consult with an attorney who can review the divorce documents and give you advice.

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