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Which form do I need in Georgia to probate a will no one will contest

Asked on May 17th, 2024 on Wills and Probate - Georgia
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My mother passed away with a will we now need to go through probate for the will I'm confused on which form needs to be filled out PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN SOLEMN FORM or PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN COMMON FORM. Its just myself and brother so no one else can contest the will.
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Wills Attorney serving Alpharetta, GA
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. As for your question, the Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form is generally the petition that should be filed when a Will is offered for probate. It becomes binding more quickly on heirs or other interested parties, which is good for a number of reasons, and most probate courts prefer that you use it. I do urge you to get an experienced probate attorney to help you with the Petition and with other aspects of probate, however. While you can handle probate without an attorney in Georgia, that doesn't mean it's a good idea. There are a number of traps that you can fall into and issues you might encounter that could have been avoided, and having an experienced attorney help guide you can be very valuable in helping save you both time and money. Best wishes to you.  
Answered on May 20th, 2024 at 5:22 AM

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