Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

My gradmother left a will leaving her home and property to me can I probate her will without a lawyer?If so what do I need to do?


Asked on 6/09/10, 2:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

If you know how to do it (which by your question I gather the answer is no), you could try. But are you sure you will get it right, be able to deal with all the mandatory steps and forms, and then draft from scratch an assent to a devise and other things that do not have a form?

Why risk that given how inexpensive it is to have a lawyer? A lawyer can help with the paperwork and then let you save fees by doing the legwork. Feel free to call me to discuss this.

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Answered on 6/09/10, 5:57 pm
Paula McGill Attorney at Law

In short, if it is a simple matter and you have the time to read the law, you can handle the matter yourself.

In fact, the Georgia Probate Courts have a website with information in nonlegalease.

The website has forms for those who want to handle estates on their own.

http://www.gaprobate.org/

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Answered on 6/10/10, 4:55 am


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