Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

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After someone dies how long do you have to probate the will?


Asked on 10/23/07, 7:47 pm

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

Re: wills

There is no specific time. However, the GA code provides "A person having possession of a will shall file it with reasonable promptness with the probate court of the county having jurisdiction. The probate court may attach for contempt and may fine and imprison a person withholding a will until the will is delivered.?

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Answered on 10/24/07, 4:22 pm


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