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My friend became adult but nothing was changed and her mother died. Well still nothing was filed and taxes was paid. The year my friend passed away (no children or heirs) I was made to move off property after the home I had built out of material that was my husband that his father had left him... View More 
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answered on Aug 1, 2018
This isn't a family law question.
answered on Aug 1, 2018
Failure to complete a condition of probation is usually a technical violation which subjects the accused to a revocation of probation for not more than 2 years or whatever is left on the sentence, whichever is less.
All accounts are in both their names.
answered on Jul 30, 2018
The answer to your questions depends on what property your father owned. If there is property in his probate estate, the person named as executor in the will probably would need to file a petition to probate the will. I recommend that the person named as executor contact a probate attorney, who... View More
we lived there for 20 + yrs..i can't find any paperwork and he won't ģive me a copy. now i was told he sold it..
answered on Jul 22, 2018
you can check on land ownership by going to the Deed Room in the County Clerk's office in the county where the land is located. There, you can pull the deeds to see exactly how your father's land has been titled through time.
How do I get the Probate Judge to intervene to protect the other beneficiaries?
answered on Jul 22, 2018
An executor has a duty to all beneficiaries to carry out the terms of a will. That does not necessarily mean an executor must sell at the highest price and it would rarely mean they have to sell at appraised price. If you do not like the price a piece of real estate is being sold for, you need to... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2018
This really depends on the facts of your case, which an attorney would need to review in detail in order to provide a thorough response. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts and present you with the options. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
I recently completed a loan assumption and modification on a property originally owned by my mother, who died intestate in 2012. I was the temporary Administrator of her estate which nad no value, until the estate was closed in 2013. I am unsure now, what type of deed to file with the county... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2018
You should prepare an Administrator's Deed transferring the home from your mother into your name. This assumes you have paid all debts of the estate and have paid all other heirs whatever their inheritance should be. Further, as temporary administrator, you have no authority to transfer real... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2018
This isn't a family law questions. Try trusts and estates section.
answered on Jul 14, 2018
They can revoke the balance of your sentence or up to two years, whichever is less.
She stated that if she was to pass after her husband than everything should be split amongst her siblings. But what happens out of the 5 siblings if 2 are deceased also? Will there portion go to her deceased siblings children, nieces and nephews?
answered on Jul 10, 2018
The answer to your question depends on the express terms of the will and the applicable provisions of Georgia law. I recommend that you consult with a probate attorney. The attorney would need to review the provisions of your great aunt's will to answer your question.
answered on Jul 9, 2018
The probate process has the court settle the estate. The court will ensure debts have been paid and then distribute the remaining assets. If you haven't already consulted with an attorney you may want to do so. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
years is located and he passes away, does his half of the land transfer to his widow protected her from loosing her home or does his half of the land transfer to his sister? Their home and the land is in the state of Georgia. There was no will.
answered on Jun 22, 2018
If the brother and sister owned the property as joint tenants with survivorship, on the death of the brother, the sister would own the property under Georgia law. On the other hand, if the property were owned by the brother and sister as tenants-in-common, the brother's undivided interest in... View More
Her only asset is land in south Georgia worth approximately $65,000 which I would like to keep. Will I be required to sell land to satisfy Medicaid Estate Recovery? If so, can I buy the land or negotiate with Medicaid to pay a portion of the total they paid out (she was in nursing home for over 5... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2018
Here is a link to a brochure available from the Georgia Department of Community Health: https://dch.georgia.gov/sites/dch.georgia.gov/files/Web%20Version%202014.pdf. The brochure states: "The total gross value of the estate must be valued over $25,000 for estate recovery to apply. An... View More
Though I live in Indiana would the state of Georgia allow my deceased aunts daughter in Georgia to become poa of my sisters estate. Although my other sibling did sign. I never give my consent
answered on Jun 11, 2018
POA dies with the person. In order to administer an estate your niece has to petition to probate the estate. Talk to an attorney to discuss this in more detail and to discuss your options if something has been filed.
THE PROPERTY I FEEL THAT WAS QUIT CLAIM DEED TO MY BROTHER WAS GOTTEN BY FRAUD, I DIDN'T TOTALLY UNDERSTAND ALL THE TOPIC'S, I WAS TOLD BECAUSE YOU DON'T CURRENTLY HAVE A JOB AND YOUR CREDIT SCORE IS NOT UP TO PAR AND THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY IS IN NEED OF WORK. HE HAS TWO PROPERTIES... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2018
Answer is still the same. If the deed is in his name, it's his property to do with as he pleases.
In December 2016, I did a quit claim deed to this brother. The reason was for getting a home improvement loan so I thought that would allow me the fix the property up, because I had no job and my credit wasn't up to speed, I was told to do the quit claim so the process would move faster.... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2018
If you quitclaimed the property to him it is his to do as he pleases.
2008 moved to Arizona they submitted case but P.O. that received my case passed away. GA wouldn't resubmit because I was a resident of AZ. In 2013 GA suspended my license. What to do? I really want this resolved.
answered on Jun 4, 2018
I need more information. Your post is unclear. You entered a plea under First Offender in Georgia?
My father passed away without a will in the state of Georgia. He had gotten married 5-6 months prior to his death. He has 4 kids. He had some things at his wife’s home, but had two storage units full of family things and items. She has been accessing & going through these storage units and... View More
answered on May 27, 2018
She can access any accounts on which her name appears. Likewise, she can access the units if her name is on the storage unit rental. If it is not, you can send the storage facility a copy of his death certificate and ask them to restrict access until an Administrator is appointed. You and your... View More
Persons in California that we need to complete an Interrogratories to witness will. These were wittnesses on will. Can we hire someone in California to locate these persons to help speed up probate? Thank you
answered on May 23, 2018
In Georgia, if the original will is missing, there is a rebuttable presumption that the testator intended to revoke the will. In such case, you usually would be required to present evidence to rebut the presumption of revocation. You certainly may hire someone or use a service to try to locate a... View More
Mom paased leaving a hand written notorzied will. The deed is in Mom's name only. IN the will she states that the one child can live in the house if he can pay the property taxes. There are 4 children. It also states that everything belongs to everyone except a few pieces of furniture. 2 of... View More
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answered on May 11, 2018
This isn't a family law question. You should post in the estate forum.
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