Ga Code 53-4-23a (2020) says
a. If a subscribing witness is also a beneficiary under the will, the witness shall be competent; but the testamentary gift to the witness shall be void unless there are at least two other subscribing witnesses to the will who are not beneficiaries under the... Read more »
Ga Code 53-4-23a (2020) says
a. If a subscribing witness (on a codicil) is also a beneficiary under the will, the witness shall be competent; but the testamentary gift to the witness shall be void unless there are at least two other subscribing witnesses to the will who are not... Read more »
Do the brothers have a claim to the house? there is no will. I know her share goes to myself and my sister. One of the brothers now wants his share of the house but My sister wants to keep living there.
I am in the state of Georgia. I am 23 years old. I plan on representing myself. I am under Adult Guardianship. I have the form/petition but don't know how to fill it out. How do I get an affidavit from a physician, LCSW, or psychologist?
GTMA IRREVOCABLE TRUST BREACH OF FIDICUARY DUTY BY FATHER WHO IS FORMER TRUSTEE AND WITHHELD FUNDS FROM MARY SINCE JANUARY 9, 2019 WHEN HE AGREED VERBALLY ON RECORDED LINE TO TRANSFER ASSETS. MARY REPORTED EACH MONTH MISSING . APRIL 1, 2021 WAS FIRST CHILD SUPPORT SINCE HEARING AND FIRST EVER.... Read more »
i also took her to her DR. and to see her therapist both said that she was not being spank or punished but that the only way to get marks like she had was to be beat i have pictures showing bruises on her for longer then 14 days but because the cop on the case is good friends of the father nothing... Read more »

answered on Jul 10, 2022
To challenge a Will, one must file a caveat, or objection.

answered on Jul 7, 2022
Whether probate is necessary depends on how your mother has the house titled at her death.
...it over to me. The property is still in his name only and I don't not think there are any liens in the property. It is in the state of Georgia. My question is am I able to do the proper paperwork on my own?

answered on Jul 4, 2022
No, when you are dealing with real estate and property owned by a decedent, you should always have an attorney who practices in this area handle the matter.

answered on Jul 2, 2022
Hello, unfortunately, I am unclear who "she" is, whether she is the judge, or whether she is the non-compliant party. If the latter, judge's can enforce their orders by contempt. It depends on the issue what the judge may do.
I am the sole person, listed as beneficiary & awarded in probate court.

answered on Jun 17, 2022
You don’t HAVE to pay the mortgage, but if you don’t the lender will foreclose and you will lose the house. Putting it in a trust will not change this reality. If it did everyone would do it.

answered on Jun 11, 2022
No, the administrator must distribute the estate in accordance with the law or order of the court.
Member I could not keep making the 1200 mile trip back and forth to decide what I could or could not have in my mothers estate. She has sent me a bill for $60.50 to file it . is that normal? She has made it obvious that she sides with my Crooked brothers that have stole my mothers property . And... Read more »

answered on May 9, 2022
After researching it, I note that Butts County is in Georgia, not Florida. Whether it is appropriate for the judge to charge you to file your letter. You should ask your question in Justia > Ask a Lawyer > Georgia; it is not a Florida question.

answered on May 10, 2022
Yes. Evidence can be admitted by way of video or verbal testimony. Therefore, the officers involved in the traffic stop could simply testify to what took place (what they observed) and it would be up to the judge or jury to determine if that verbal testimony is credible. As you might imagine,... Read more »
My cousin who is mentally handicapped lived with his grandmother and was taken care of by her. She passed and now her children want to take his personal belongings and add them to the estate.

answered on May 2, 2022
The personal belongings that are his do not belong in the grandmother’s estate.

answered on May 3, 2022
Consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in detail to determine if you have options to explore.
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