Georgia: Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Real Property
When an estate administrator asserts ownership of property you expect to inherit — what to know in Georgia Detailed answer — your legal position and how to challenge an administrator’s claim In Georgia probate, an administrator (sometimes called a personal representative) manages estate property while the estate proceeds through probate. That role gives the administrator […]
Read article →Georgia: What Happens to Surplus Proceeds When an Owner Dies Intestate and Siblings Are Involved
Disclaimer This is general information only and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about a specific situation, consult a Georgia probate or real estate attorney. Detailed Answer When a property sale (for example, a foreclosure or sheriff's sale) generates money in excess of what is owed on the mortgage and other […]
Read article →Georgia: How to File a Motion to Claim Surplus Proceeds After a Foreclosure
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. This article explains general Georgia procedures and statutes so you can understand the steps and talk with a qualified attorney or your county court clerk. Detailed answer — How to pursue surplus funds after a foreclosure in Georgia When a foreclosed property sells […]
Read article →Claiming Surplus Funds from a Georgia Tax Sale: Steps for Heirs and Owners
How to Claim Surplus Proceeds from a Georgia Tax Sale: A Practical FAQ Quick answer: If a Georgia tax sale produced money in excess of the taxes, penalties, interest and sale costs, those surplus funds belong to the lawful owner or other persons with a legal claim (for example, heirs or lienholders). To recover them […]
Read article →Georgia: Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling an Estate
Note: This is educational information only and not legal advice. Consult a Georgia probate or consumer-credit attorney for advice tailored to your situation. Brief overview When a vehicle is repossessed before or after a person’s death, the personal representative (executor/administrator) must identify the estate’s interest, preserve evidence, satisfy secured and unsecured creditor rights, and report […]
Read article →Georgia: When an Heir Claims You Mismanaged Estate Assets After Selling a Parent's Car
Responding When a Heir Challenges a Sale of Estate Property in Georgia Detailed answer — how Georgia law treats an alleged mismanagement or improper sale If a family member alleges you mismanaged estate assets after you sold a vehicle that belonged to the decedent, Georgia law looks at three main questions: Was the vehicle part […]
Read article →Georgia: Transferring a Deceased Parent’s Vehicle Title to a Surviving Spouse When the Original Title Is Missing
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and each case differs. For decisions that affect legal rights, consult a Georgia attorney or your county tag office. Overview — What typically happens when a deceased parent's vehicle title is missing When a vehicle owner in Georgia dies and you do not have the […]
Read article →How to Challenge or Dismiss a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Georgia
Challenging or Dismissing a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Georgia Quick answer (FAQ): If someone files a petition in a Georgia probate court asking for possession and control of estate property, you can challenge or move to dismiss that petition by timely filing a written objection or motion, showing legal grounds […]
Read article →How to Challenge a Final Estate Accounting in Georgia When You Weren’t Notified
Detailed Answer — Challenging a Final Accounting in a Georgia Probate Case Short answer: If the personal representative filed a final accounting in your parent’s probate case in Georgia and you never received notice, you can ask the probate (superior) court to reopen or set aside the accounting and to give you an opportunity to […]
Read article →Georgia: How to Challenge an Approved Estate Accounting More Than a Year Later
Can you contest an approved estate accounting more than a year later under Georgia law? Short answer: Possibly — but it depends on why you are late, what the probate court already ordered, and whether you can show fraud, lack of notice, mistake, or newly discovered evidence. The process usually requires filing a petition in […]
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