QUESTION
What do people go to probate court for?
Asked on Aug 31st, 2011 on Estate Planning - Georgia
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I want to know why someone would go to probate court and what does probate court do in terms of someone's house?
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Probate Attorney serving Newport, OR
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Probate is the process by which a person's will is given effect: it governs the disposition of someone's estate when they pass away. Frequently, this includes a house.
Answered on Sep 01st, 2011 at 12:27 PM
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Probate is a process to transfer property and other assets, pay debts and generally wind up a person's worldly affairs upon death. You need to speak to an attorney as to how it affects your house because not enough information is given.
Answered on Sep 01st, 2011 at 11:47 AM
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Generally speaking probate court is to administer assets of a deceased person. There are numerous reasons why someone goes to probate court. Probate records are public. You can review the file if you want to find out.
Answered on Sep 01st, 2011 at 6:04 AM
Glen Edward Ashman
In Georgia probate courts handle probate of estates, gun licenses, marriage licenses, and guardianship. In some counties they also do traffic cases.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2011 at 7:43 PM