Probate and Administration

O.C.G.A. § 53-5-35. Muniments of title to realty

(a) Wills that are probated or established in another state shall constitute muniments of title for the transfer and conveyance…

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Escheat – Reversion of Property to the State

O.C.G.A. § 53-2-50 As used in this article, the term "escheat" is the reversion of property to the state upon…

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O.C.G.A. § 53-2-7. Vesting of title to property; right to possession

(a) Upon the death of an intestate decedent who is the owner of any interest in real property, the title…

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Definitions in the Georgia Probate Court

O.C.G.A. § 53-1-2. Definitions (1) "Administrator" means any person appointed and qualified to administer an intestate estate, including an intestate…

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Barber v. Holmes, 2007 Ga. LEXIS 793 (Ga. 2007)

Corrine Barber died on June 22, 2005. Her Will left the bulk of her estate to her youngest child, Alecia…

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In re Estate of Margretta K. Brice, 2007 Ga. App. LEXIS 1224 (2007)

Margretta K. Brice died leaving two children, Janice B. Stout and Stephen Curtice Brice. After Margretta died in 2005, Stephen…

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Lewis v. Van Anda, 2007 Ga. LEXIS 845 (2007)

n 2003, Frankie Walker created an irrevocable trust. After her death, her husband, Van Anda, sought to set aside the…

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Tuttle v. Ryan, 2007 Ga. LEXIS 842 (2007)

Porter Morrison Ryan was survived by her daughter, Mary Frances Tuttle and other relatives. After Porter died in 2003, Tuttle…

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Nat’l Heritage Realty, Inc. v. Estate of Boles, 947 So. 2d 238 (Miss. 2006)

Prior to filing suit, Plaintiff opened an estate for resident in Tallahatchie County. After the suit was filed, Defendants filed…

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Written Statements or Lists Disposing of Personal Property

Effective January 1, 2021, Georgia HB 865 (Act 508), amended the Georgia Probate code. Now, if you prepare a written…

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