You father-in-law's money is his money and he can leave it to anybody he wants. He could disinherit all of his children and leave it all to charity if he wanted to. So, yes, your father in law can choose to disinherit his son and all of his son's relations (including you) if his son... Read more »

Generally by a Deed conveyance from the grantor to the grantees with that specific estate language in the habendum clause, and sometimes also in the granting clause.

If you're questioning the validity of the will, it sounds like you're interested in contesting the will. The statute of limitations to contest will depend on the type of probate brought by the executor or interested person. If it's common form probate, then an heir has up to 4 years... Read more »

The will, as long as it's valid, is what controls in this situation. You have to the look to the intent of the testator and what is to happen to the remainder shares when a beneficiary is no longer available to receive under the will.

This is more so an issue if there is a challenge to the will. As a matter of law, the bequest would be void.

POAs are terminated by the Principal's death. Since the Will was not Probated, it has no effect. The Heirs At Las of the deceased owner are the owners of the real property. Contact a competent GA attorney to determine Heirship, then draft an Affidavit or the Deed stating the... Read more »

Joseph E. Cheeley, III
answered on Jul 7, 2022

Whether probate is necessary depends on how your mother has the house titled at her death.

Apparently they are. A quick internet search revealed this:

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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.

If you currently live with your brother and can show the court that he was violent and will likely be violent in the future, you may have a valid claim for a Temporary Protective Order.

If a child is legally adopted in Georgia, he or she will have rights to inherit from their parents the same as any child who is the biological child.

It is not possible to answer your questions without actually reviewing the powers of attorney that you hold. You also would be well served by consulting with an elder law attorney to not only review the powers of attorney but also give you some advice about Medicaid crisis planning.

Sister needs to hire a competent GA attorney to contest the Probated Will.

Your question cannot be answered in a forum meant for answering questions of a general nature. Your question is very specific and cannot be answered without reviewing the terms of the trust. Every trust is unique and there are no general rules that can be provided for when a distribution is... Read more »

If your name was not on the property, then then the estate will have to be probated in Probate Court and the property will be distributed to his heirs. As a spouse you are considered an heir, however, you will need to look at your separate maintenance agreement as to whether you gave up your rights... Read more »

If a couple is living under a separate maintenance agreement when one of them dies, the couple is considered married for all purposes of inheritance. hose rights however can be altered by the terms of the separate maintenance agreement.

The Residuary Clause of the Will includes non-devised real property. So the Residuary Beneficary owns the land. You will have to hire a French attorney to cure title there, but I am sure a certified copy of the Probated Will is necessary for ancillary administration.

Are you referring to ensuring lawyers are legal to practice in the state? You can call the state bar to make an inquiry regarding that. They will also tell you if there are complaints against an attorney.

I would first like to extend my sympathy regarding the loss of your father. The short answer to your question is yes. You should file a claim against the estate in probate. Sending out a "bill" to your sister is not sufficient. In order to protect your claim a properly filed claim... Read more »

No one can give you an exact answer, but it is possible that the money was converted to marital property when it was placed into the joint account. Speak with an attorney about your case so they can review your documents and give you specific advice.