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GEORGIA PROBATE PROCEEDINGS – ASK AN ATLANTA PROBATE LAWYER – HOW LONG DOES THE GEORGIA PROBATE PROCESS REALLY TAKE?

In my many years as a Georgia probate attorney, I have represented numerous clients in probate cases. Most often my relationship with a client begins when I am asked this question, “How long will the Georgia probate process take?” In reality, this is only part of the question. What most…

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HOW DIFFICULT IS THE GEORGIA PROBATE AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION PROCESS?

Hiring a probate and estate administration attorney to guide and represent you through the Georgia probate process may very well be the wisest decision any executor or administrator may perhaps make in carrying out their fiduciary duties in the process of administering a GA estate in county probate court. The…

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BEING EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR OF A GEORGIA ESTATE IS A DEMANDING UNDERTAKING

As a prospective or acting executor or administrator of a Georgia Estate, there are significant advantages in seeking and retaining the services of an experienced GA attorney or law firm. You likely will save money for the estate, understand and be counseled and advised on how to be fairly and…

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A SUMMARY ON UNDUE INFLUENCE AND WILL CONTESTS IN GEORGIA

As an Atlanta, Georgia, Attorney, I encounter an ever-increasing number of cases filed contesting the validity of the Testator’s Will. The Libby Law Firm’ skilled Georgia Probate Attorneys can explain to each individual Heir(s) or Beneficiarie(s) and Executor(s) or Administrator(s) alike, the nature of such proceedings, and what it means…

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ATLANTA FIDUCIARY AND PROBATE LAW FIRM SEES RISE IN POWER OF ATTORNEY MISUSE, ABUSE, AND FRAUD

As an Atlanta, Georgia, power of attorney litigation lawyer, I have seen a sharp rise in the number of cases dealing with the misuse of a power of attorney or other similar document. Most times, the fiduciary lawyers at our Firm see the misuse and abuse of a Georgia power…

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GEORGIA ESTATE ADMINISTRATION LAWYER GUIDELINES FOR EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS (THE “PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE”)

In my Atlanta, Georgia Probate Law Firm’s practice, I routinely counsel executors and administrators on how to administer Georgia estates. The role of an executor or administrator, (referred to under Georgia Probate Law as a “personal representative”) is challenging and is often accepted before a full understanding of the duties…

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WILL CONTESTS, GEORGIA LAW, AND YOUR LAWYER – WHEN AND HOW TO CHALLENGE A WILL

Georgia probate law allows for any individual, not just beneficiaries and heirs, to legally challenge a will that has been filed for probate. When successful, this type of petition deems invalid all of the provisions of a will, or sometimes just specific sections of a will. The person challenging the…

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WILL CONTEST AND DISPUTE LAWYERS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA, FIND GROUNDS FOR WILL CHALLENGES – CONTESTS

As a will probate litigation lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia, I know it is important to understand the grounds to contest a Georgia will. If you are a beneficiary, however, it is important for you to know if the Georgia will contains a “no contest” clause. If the will does contain…

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HAVE YOU BEEN APPOINTED A GEORGIA ESTATE EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR? NOW WHAT? AN ATLANTA PROBATE, WILLS, TRUST, AND ESTATE LAWYER SPEAKS

In the beginning of the Georgia estate probate process, the Georgia probate court will assign an executor or administrator (also known as a personal representative) to manage the distribution of an estate. This occurs when no will exists. It also occurs when the executor named in a will cannot serve…

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