Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

Re: Notification of next of kin

It depends upon the form of probate, whether it is in solemn or common form. Most likely solemn form will be used. In that case "blood relatives" are not notified in the broad sense; however, a group of "blood relatives" termed "heirs at law" are required to be notified. Usually those are the spouse and children, but more remote relatives may have to be notified depending on the particular family tree.

Re: Notification of next of kin

The heirs who are of the next degree according to the law need to be notified if they are living. If no relatives are living in that class, the next degree of kinship needs to be notified.