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How to notify heir-at-law who is in jail in another state?

Asked on Oct 29th, 2014 on Wills and Probate - Georgia
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Executor question. Jailed heir is grandson of decedent. Same heir is son of daughter of decedent who preceded her mother in death. Daughter not named in will. Filing probate in Ga., where decedent lived prior to death; grandson incarcerated in Mo.
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Wills Attorney serving Alpharetta, GA
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If the incarcerated heir has an attorney, his attorney can receive the notice and give consent on his behalf with regard to any probate petition. If he doesn't have an attorney, one can be hired for this purpose. The court might also allow a guardian ad litem to be appointed to represent him.
Answered on Oct 30th, 2014 at 4:29 AM

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