Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

land

I am the admin of my fathers estate in GA. (He passed in October,2003) I have discovered acres of land he owned in GA & have been told I need to go to the county where the land is located to claim it. I have a copy of the deed and have paid the taxes on the land. My question is do I have to visit the county where the land is located to claim it, or can I have a lawyer or someone visit this place on my behalf?

The location is over 400 miles away & I do not have the transportation at this time to go there. I have received several mailings from other landowners & real estate agents wanting to buy or help me sell this land. I am worried that someone else will claim this land before I will have the opportunity to. Is there a specific period of time after a person's death that land or property needs to be claimed? As far as I know there are no buildings, houses, etc on the property, just trees and bare land.


Asked on 2/20/05, 4:22 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: land

I know of no time limit. No one needs to go to the county where the land is located. Assuming you have a copy of the deed(s), administrator's deed(s) can be prepared by your local attorney, if you have one. However, you might consider having a title examiner in the county where the property is located to determine if you have uncovered ALL the property he owned.

Read more
Answered on 2/21/05, 3:43 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: land

Your lawyer should be able to easily handle the needed paperwork as to land. There's no need for you to visit. A lawyer anywhere in Georgia can handle the estate paperwork as to realty anywhere in Georgia.

Read more
Answered on 2/20/05, 7:18 pm
Rhett Laurens The Laurens Firm, LLC

Re: land

There is no need for either you or your lawyer to visit the county in person. A lawyer can file an administrator/executor's deed on your behalf to transfer the title to the deed into your name, and this can be done by mail or overnight delivery service.

Read more
Answered on 2/21/05, 9:24 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Probate, Trusts, Wills & Estates questions and answers in Georgia