What happens when someone dies in Georgia without a will?
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What happens when someone dies in Georgia without a will?
If a person died without a will, the court will divide the property among the heirs based on Georgia probate laws. Here’s a useful chart to help you understand. Georgia law allows an heir to request that the decedent’s estate skip probate entirely. In addition, the estate must not have any outstanding debts.
What is the process when someone dies without a will?
If you die without a will and do not leave any eligible relatives, your estate will pass to the State (Crown). However, the State does have the discretion to provide for any dependants of the deceased or any other person the deceased might reasonably have been expected to provide for if he or she had made a will.
What are the inheritance laws in Georgia?
According to Georgia inheritance laws, you can file a probate petition asking the court to allow the decedent’s surviving spouse and children to take a year’s worth of finances out of the estate. The heirs and anyone owed money from the estate must agree on this to be processed officially.
