Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

My mother passed away recently and for many many reasons, (I won't bore you with details) I wish to give up my rights to my inheritance and her estate. Is that possible to do and if so what are the steps I need to take to make that happen?


Asked on 3/06/13, 10:47 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Harold Holcombe Harold D. Holcombe, P.C.

I'm not sure why you would want to go against your mother's wishes, but there's a form at the probate court you can use to renounce your interest in the estate; or you can call the probate attorney handling the estate to let them know and they would fill it out for you.

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Answered on 3/06/13, 11:09 am
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

I'm not sure why you'd renounce an inheritance, but it can be done by a written filing with the probate court. The details depend on whether there is a will or not and whether an estate has already been probated.

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Answered on 3/06/13, 2:42 pm
Rachel Hunter

The renunciation must also comply with federal law in order to be effective. It has to be made within 9 months of death and you cannot have received any benefit from the inheritance.

I would urge you to consult with probate counsel before you renounce so that you make sure that the renunciation is done right.

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Answered on 3/06/13, 9:42 pm


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