The cost of probate in Georgia varies based on factors like the estate’s size, legal fees and the type of probate process used. Common expenses include court fees, executor fees and attorney costs.

In Georgia, the probate process, though often considered complicated and lengthy, follows a reasonably straightforward course. The process begins with the validation of the deceased’s will (if ...

Probate court orders during the administration of an estate can be “final” appealable orders if the order resolves an issue pending before the court.

Thomas Mercer Sr. and J.P. Goble of Your Family Matters Investment Advisors explain the importance of wills, trusts, and ...

Two divorced people in their late 50 s, who live on the same Savannah, Georgia, street, happened to meet last year while walking their dogs. One thing led to another, and ultimately the pair, an ...

This is the third installment of my seven-part series on major estate planning mistakes. The first two are here and here. Not avoiding probate. When an asset passes to others through a will, it ...

Probate is the legal process of reviewing a deceased person’s assets and making sure they get distributed to their rightful heirs. Here's how it works in real estate.

They are a valuable – and often necessary – partner if you find yourself needing to sell a property that’s in probate. What a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist Does ...