Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

Probating Estates

Last year,a friend's wife died and left the house to him. They had no children. The house is in her name and her deceased mother's name. Her parents are deceased. They had no wills. The mother had 2 children, my friend's wife and her brother. The brother was alive when their mother died. The property was not included in the brother's estate when he died. The brother has 4 adult children. The wife's will has been probated, but the property can't be put in my friend's name until these other issues can be resolved. What does my friend have to do to get the property in his name?


Asked on 9/23/02, 6:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: Probating Estates

The four adult children have an interest in the property. In a simple world, just getting them to sign a quitclaim deed would do. However, because this may get messy, your friend should consult with an attorney knowledeable in this area.

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Answered on 9/26/02, 10:37 am


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