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my husband died and I assumed the house went directly to me. but I'm not sure. I want my brother to get the bulk if not all of my estate. my deceased husband and I have 1 living daughter left but her and her husband have been contacting other parties behind my back about purchasing my home,... View More 
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answered on Jan 25, 2021
First, hire an estate planning attorney. Seriously, if this is that important to you, hire an attorney to make sure it is done right. Hire a specialist, not an attorney who dabbles in estate planning. Most likely the attorney will recommend a trust, a durable financial power of attorney, a medical... View More
My husband passed with no will and i am not on his bank account what do i need to do? My stimulus went to that acct and his last check the bank will not let me do anything with because it is to estate of
My name is Rebekah. I am not sure who to contact regarding my late husbands i guess... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2021
I send condolences. You should contact a probate attorney in Georgia for a consultation.
The probate lawyer you hire will help you navigate the probate court process to obtain the authority you need.
Removed all contents and closes safety deposit box account out. Which included an original copy of a amended will and vehicle title. The following day, the suspended executor transferred vehicle title from the descendants name into his, providing the DMV with the same invalid court docs.
answered on Jan 18, 2021
Since you didn't ask a question, I'm not sure what you need. The facts sound horrible and the executor can easily have a judgment entered against him. I don't understand why there is a codicil to a will still floating around when the court had already issued Letters Textamentary to... View More
In probate she has since died and need to know what to do now. There is also a son not by the same mother but they were close. No one can tell me what to do now. He had a checking account separate from our joint account and bank froze it. There was no one else on the account. Me being 66 and living... View More
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answered on Jan 25, 2021
You will have great difficulty navigating this on your own. Do yourself a huge favor and hire a professional to help you. You are looking for a probate attorney in your area. Click on Find a Lawyer above. Very often the attorney gets paid out of the estate.
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answered on Jan 14, 2021
The name of the trust does not shed any light on what the plan of distribution is at the trust creator’s death. The only way to answer that question is to review the trust instrument itself.
He understands and speaks slowly. He has no children. He will be coming to live with me. Will he be denied becoming the executor? Should I file for guardianship then executor? Have no clue what I should do.
My brother's wife has 2 checking accounts and a safe deposit box in only... View More
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answered on Jan 8, 2021
It does not appear there is any need for Probate. It appears he as an owner has the authority to act in regards to the three houses and the safe deposit box. If less than a buck in the accounts, forget about them. He may need to talk to a competent attorney to plan his Estate.
Is there a time limit or way to obtain the details of what is on the trust and what I am entitled to?
answered on Jan 6, 2021
You should consult with a probate attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and provide you with guidance.
answered on Dec 6, 2020
My firm handles only probate issues including real estate issues arising from the death of someone. Give us a call on Monday. 770-469-8887.
My fiance and I were together 12 years and he passed away. We have a son together but my fiance 22 year old son who is not legitimize was put in charge. I'm on the edge of loosening his ashes because I don't know what to do.
answered on Nov 4, 2020
I’m not sure what your specific questions are regarding legitimation. You should consult an attorney who can review the facts of your case and present you with options.
Back in June 2019 I hired a lawyer to file contempt of court against my ex-wife. He never done anything with the case. In February 2020 he died. Can I probate his estate to get my money back?
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answered on Oct 22, 2020
Yes, you would be a claimant against his estate. If nobody else opens a probate then you can. You should contact a local probate attorney to help you with this.
Can wife sell house to pay off mortgage and transfer cars without probate?
answered on Oct 19, 2020
To transfer the property to your name, you will need to probate the estate. This will also allow the retitling of the cars. Consult with an attorney.
Our sister is not completely honest and not easy to give information. We feel she may have helped herself to $ while our mother was in hospital. Can we request this thru probate?
My mom died with out a will. For the last five years, I have been living with her and assisting with her care. She had told me it was her wish for me to be her executor of her estates when she passes. I do have two other sibling so I was not quite sure which forms and procures I need to go through... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2020
You need to file a Petition to Appoint Permanent Administrator. You can get it from the court in Paulding County.
At one time she was extremely well off but over the years her health declined and no one knew what she had in accounts or banks. How can we find out if she had any bank accounts or any safe deposit boxes? There is a lot of unanswered questions about where her money and assets went over the years.
answered on Oct 8, 2020
You will want to consult with a probate attorney who can review the case and help you plan the proper course of action to investigate this. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
Executor is also a major beneficiary. Also beneficiaries are my 2 sisters, step sister and me. Business manager owns a competing business and we feel there is a conflict of interest in his being executor. The business manager was left Dad's house plus ownership of the business, which he must... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2020
The executor should have handled the funeral expenses.
You can get probate started by submitting a petition to probate the will.
The executor has a fiduciary duty to the heirs. A very high standard. If he breaches this, he can be sued personally. I think you would have to wait... View More
My father died, leaving his pet without a designated owner in the Will; he mentioned to me before he died that the pet dog was mine; saying, "Blackie is yours." My father said that at least three times to me and other(s). I lived with my parents for the preceding almost three years,... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2020
Unfortunately, your assumption of ownership of the dog will not entitle you to any more of the estate. The dog, according to GA law, is merely property.
He was a resident of Georgia. His wife, our grandmother, preceded him in death.
I got legal custody of my nephew when he was two and a half, he was in foster care since he was about six weeks old. He died in a car accident in July, he was 21 and had no will. I have requested to become administrator of his estate, my brother signed the form, my nephew's mother refuses... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2020
No, and you will not receive any if the wrongful death proceeds either unless the child was legally yours. The natural mother and father are his heirs.
answered on Sep 28, 2020
Conduct that occurred before your sentence cannot be validly used to violate your probation.
My grandfather passed away in 2007, and leaves real estate to all his children and to the offsprings of a deceased daughter who was already dead at time will was written.
This will is now in probate and three children of my grandfather are now dead. Because the will originally bequeathed... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2020
I don't like not giving advice when someone writes in and ask for it, but your questions are too complex to give a general answer to. A lawyer experienced in probate law needs to examine all the wills and the dates of death of all concerned to give you a firm answer as to who is entitled to... View More
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