Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Un-notorized Will

i had a aunt that passed away and left me a new car in her will. but the will was never notorized.is there a way for me to claim this car as my own without the expense of an attorney?


Asked on 7/16/02, 11:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Eric Ballinger Ballinger & Associates

Re: Un-notorized Will

No. You said the the will was not notarized, if there were at least three witnesses, you will nbeed to probate the will in solemn form. Then the executor will need to sign the title to you. You would have to do the same thing if the will had been notarized, except you could probate the will in common form with is a shorter form. If the will was not executed, then you will need to seek to have an administrator appointed over the estate and you may be entitled to the car from the administrator. The administrator would be responsible to pay all of the debts first, then would have to divide the property evenly amongst the children with a double portion being appointed to any surviving spouse.

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Answered on 7/16/02, 2:05 pm


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