Probate

The probate courts help to protect parties interested in an individual’s estate after they die. By overseeing estate administration, the probate courts help ensure that the personal representative or executor administering an estate follows the instructions provided...

Estate administration is a complicated and lengthy process. The personal representative of an estate has to locate and review estate planning documents. They need to initiate probate proceedings by filing paperwork with the Georgia probate courts. During probate, they...