Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Georgia

I deeded an achre of land to a cousin who died without a will. The property has never been probated. What happens to it?


Asked on 3/20/18, 7:54 am

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It goes to his intestate heirs and creditors pursuant to law, and one of those heirs needs to file a probate. If your cousin has a spouse and/or children, they get it, generally after his debts are paid. Absent children or a spouse, siblings and parents come next.

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Answered on 3/20/18, 8:01 am


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