Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

Grandmother's will

Grandmother died in 1965. Will (which was never probated) stated house was to be sold and divided among her 6 children and their children if they were deceased. Children agreed to let 1 sibling live in house until he died. He died in 1990, and my father (who is now the only living sibling) has maintained and paid all taxes on the house for the past 17 years. How should my dad get a clear title so he can sell the property?


Asked on 8/14/07, 1:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: Grandmother's will

The Will still needs to be probated. Unfortunately, since you waited so long and so many people have died, it may take very expensive multiple probates to fix what could have been cheaply done before. Step one is to see an attorney. It may or may not be possible to get just one name on the property, as heirs of the deceased heirs also have a right to the property, depending on who they are.

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Answered on 8/14/07, 1:35 pm
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: Grandmother's will

You may well have a mess to unscramble. Consult with a local attorney. It is not going to be simple to get the title into your dad's name.

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Answered on 8/14/07, 2:49 pm


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