Probate Services
What is the Probate Process?
Probate might sound a bit tricky, but it’s simply the legal way to make sure a person’s affairs are wrapped up correctly after they’ve passed away. This process includes everything from distributing their assets to their heirs or beneficiaries, to paying off any debts and taxes they might have left behind. Probate courts also step in to handle things like guardianships and conservatorships for folks who can’t make decisions for themselves anymore.
Starting the probate process involves submitting a petition to the court. Once that’s in motion, everyone involved—like heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors—gets a heads-up. It can get pretty complex, depending on the details.
That’s where we come in. At DeVetter Law, we’re here to help you figure out the best approach for your specific situation. We’ll guide you through the probate system with ease, making sure you understand each step and feel supported along the way.
Probate Services
Petition for Letters of Administration
Petition for letters of administration is the most common type of petition used when someone dies without a will. It allows the court to appoint an administrator, a person who is given authority to handle the affairs of the estate.
Guardianship and Conservatorshop
Petition for guardianship and conservatorship is used when a loved one can no longer make decisions for themselves. Guardianship allows decisions to be made regarding an individual’s person, while conservatorship regards an individual's finances.
Petition for Year’s Support
A year’s support is a right given to surviving spouses and minor children under Georgia law. The court may grant it to ensure that they have sufficient resources while the estate is being settled and distributed.
Petition to Probate Will
Petition to probate will is utilized when someone dies with a will. It asks the court to appoint the executor named in the will to handle the affairs and provide them with the powers necessary to handle the affairs of the estate.
