In Georgia, do all deaths have to go through Probate Court?
813997
Only if the Family disagreed on something otherwise nope it wouldn't
551735
Yes, depending on the state and your grandmothers will and wishes, it can take a year or longer to get all the issues through probate court. Good luck in this venture...we have had to go through this ourselves twice in the past 18 months. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss!
367485
This is controlled by state statute; it's different for every state.  Usually the will will list an executor who will handle the distributions in the will.  It can often take over a month to get around to reading the will to the heirs, though there's no reason for it to take so long.  It frequently take MUCH longer-up to 3-9 months--to "probate" a will through the court process.\n\nIf you're concerned, you should call the 'clerk of court' in the state and county where your relative died.  They will adivse you on local procedure.
368277
depends. probate lawer will make sure all deceased bills are paid. is there a will? other benefactors? not enough info to answer.
585484
Check the probate court in the county in which your father was residing at the time of his death.
250391
If your mother left a will, it would have to be presented to probate court fairly quickly. The probate file is a public record, so you can go the clerk's office, find the docket number and look at the will. If she did not leave a will, it is possible there is no probate. As her daughter, there is nothing to prevent you from going to court with a petition to be appointed administrator of her estate (with a death certificate). That might wake your brothers up a bit.\n\nIf they have started a probate action, you should have received notice or been asked to assent to the probate and their appointment. If they have not done that, there is usually a legal procedure to force them to do it.\n\nYou need to talk to an estate lawyer in your area.
1087839
when the deceased estate goes thru probate an executer & rightful heir will be established.  you can take those papers showing you are the right heir/executer to the bank with the death certificate and close the account.
544313
Sometimes the County will pay for a funeral, check into it.\nGood Luck!
11225
You'll have to fill out the appropriate forms in Richland County Probate Court.  I've included a couple of links that should help you understand the process, and get in touch with the court.
628047
You need to have a warranty deed or quit claim deed prepared and executed (signed over to you) and recorded on title. This can be done with your county's recorder of deeds. There is no reason to go through PROBATE as one person stated as your parents are not deceased. Have an attorney prepare the deed (this can cost as much as $300) and recorded and you will then be the proud owner of your home!!!!
771660
Yes, it goes to probate, and Uncle Sam is the first in line for any $$$.\n\nGood luck.
495301
In FLorida, if your husband died intestate (without a will) then his estate will pass by operation of law to you his spouse.  Any property owned separately, i.e. anything that wasn't jointly owned, would go into probate.  Probate is a process whereby the court looks at all the assets and creditors and pays off the debts before transferring the remainder of the money to you.  IN FLordia there is an expedited probate process for small estates, called a summary probate - I think the value of the estate is something like less than $10000.  Also in FLorida, the home isn't included as it is exempted as Homesteas property.  As for the life insurance money - that is a contract between your husband and the INsurance company.  It is not subject to probate and is paid directly to the beneficiary - whoever that is.  As for his stepchildren, they get nothing unless he specifically provided for them, either by way of insurance or by will.
576854
Take the will to the courthouse in the county where the deceased person resided.  There should be a court office set up for helping people in your situation.  In my state its called the Probate Court. They will probate the will and give out documents that will allow the executor (person designated by the deceased person to wrap up his affairs) to go to banks etc. and do whatever the deceased person could have done if still alive.  Its usually just a matter of filing forms.  I would avoid the expense of a lawyer unless the estate is complex or you anticipate litigation amongst family members.
736704
No probate is necessary on a "Totten Trust" (payable on death) bank account or shares of stock, etc. You only need to supply a death certificate.\n\nIf the decedent died insolvent, there could be a claim against the funds -- depending on the facts of the case.\n\nBut you may need a tax clearance in a few states.\n\nThe same is true with joint accounts with right of survivorship, or tenancy in common or community property accounts.
394081
I'm not in Australia but all property laws work the same, or  people could not buy and sell inherit etc.  Go to the court records for the jurisdiction where your father died.  Bring as much information as you have.  date of death, date of birth etc.  Remember that things that are in joint title like homes real estate and farms pass outside of probate because of joint tenancy.  There is a time limit to file and probate a will check and see what yours is?  Probate has to be opened within that time period so that is all you have to check for a will that was probated.  Any will not probated within that period has no force if not recorded and approved by a court during the time of probate.  No sense lookin for it then.
496162
only when someone dies
451520
Since your grandmother died intestate, i.e. leaving no provision for disposition of her estate, the probate court would appoint an administrator who will oversee the disposition of the estate to dependents and other relatives that may have a legal claim. Your first step is to hire an estate attorney who will help you with filing all the necessary paperwork and the process. Good luck!