Category: Probate Atlanta

Georgia Probate [Ultimate Guide]

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When you’re grieving, a complicated legal and financial process is the last thing you want to deal with. But often, that’s exactly what happens when families go through the Georgia probate process after losing a loved one. Understanding the Georgia probate laws can help keep you from getting caught by surprise. Who takes charge of … Continued

Selling Parents House Before Death

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As our parents age, we have their estates to consider. If you want to skip the probate process for their house, it might be worth considering selling your parent’s house before death instead of after. Allowing the house to go through the probate process after death can take 6-12 months depending on how complicated the … Continued

What Happens During the Georgia Probate Process?

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Are you having to, or about to, deal with the Georgia probate process? This post deep dives everything about how to navigate the probate process smoothly. Let’s get straight into it. What is probate? Probate simply means that the courts are verifying the last will and testament that the deceased individual made. With that, it … Continued

What Happens If You Inherited a House With a Mortgage?

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So you’ve inherited a house with a mortgage and wonder what’s next. When a homeowner dies before the mortgage is paid off, the debt survives her. It must be paid off by the estate, assumed by another person, refinanced or paid off by the person inheriting it. The details can be complex. But, they don’t … Continued

5 Things You Must Know as the Executor of an Estate

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Losing a friend or a loved one is a grounding experience. There are too many emotions to name, especially for the executor of the estate. Carrying out the deceased’s last wishes is a heavy responsibility, but one that comes with an incredible amount of trust and honor. The deceased has chosen you, overall, to ensure … Continued

How To Sell Your Inherited House in Atlanta

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When you inherit a house in Atlanta, you might have a wide range of emotions. It can be a difficult time and you should be thoughtful as you decide how to handle the property. You might feel attached to the house out of sentiment, finding the idea of a sale difficult. If you do decide … Continued

Selling A Probate Property In Atlanta

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Do you feel burdened by a probate property in Atlanta? We can help! Learn more about selling a probate property in our latest post. When people hear the word “probate” they often feel immediate stress. Losing a loved one is hard enough, but when their properties and possessions become tied up in probate court, the situation … Continued

What Can Go Wrong When You Inherit a House in Georgia

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If you’ve suddenly inherited a house, you may not be prepared for the questions and issues that can arise. And if you make the wrong decisions, you will likely encounter financial, emotional, and family problems before long. Forewarned is forearmed, they say, so here’s some of what can go wrong when you inherit a house … Continued