Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

Death without a will

My brother died without a will. How can I get access to his bank account to pay for his funeral expenses? I live in Georgia.


Asked on 1/26/07, 6:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: Death without a will

His estate would have to be probated.

If he left a wife or children, you atre not an heir and can't do it. If he did not, you may be an heir and the steps would depend on facts you did not post. The main thing is to hire a lawyer.

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Answered on 1/26/07, 6:27 pm


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