Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

Re: I am the executor of my Mother's will

You should consult with a local attorney who can fully explain the process to you, but, in a nutshell, you should file a petition to probate the will. Once you are offically appointed executor, you can inquire of the local banks about accounts.

Re: I am the executor of my Mother's will

The nominated executor should probate the will in the probate court where your mother was a resident. If the hand written will is properly proved then the executor will be granted Letters Testamentary. The Letters can be used to gain access to information at the bank. If the accounts were owned jointly with another, such as your sister, they may not pass under the will. You need loacal council to advise you of your specific right as a beneficiary.

Re: I am the executor of my Mother's will

First, file the will in a petition for probate. You will need a lawyer to do this. You will be issued Letters Testamentary which you can use to get information from the local banks.

Re: I am the executor of my Mother's will

You need to have the will probated by the probate court of the county in which your mother lived. You should then have authority to retrieve account information.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.

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