GA risk area

Probate risk in Georgia

Court-supervised estate process, timing, cost exposure, and public record requirements.

Georgia allows a petition for an order declaring no administration necessary when heirs agree on division and debts are addressed.

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At a glance

Key takeaways

Available when the decedent died intestate and no personal representative has been appointed.
Heirs must agree on a division of the estate and attach a signed agreement to the petition.
The petition must show that debts are paid or creditors have consented or will be served.
Filed in the probate court of the decedent's county of domicile (or where real property is located).

Questions to consider

State overview

Georgia allows a petition for an order declaring no administration necessary when heirs agree on division and debts are addressed.

Available when the decedent died intestate and no personal representative has been appointed.
Heirs must agree on a division of the estate and attach a signed agreement to the petition.
The petition must show that debts are paid or creditors have consented or will be served.
Filed in the probate court of the decedent's county of domicile (or where real property is located).
An order declaring no administration necessary vests title in the heirs named in the petition.

Sources

Risk sources

Uniform Probate Code (2019) - Probate of wills and administration
Article III covers appointment, notices, creditor claims, and small-estate collection (Section 3-1201).

National sources provide baseline context; state statutes and court rules control in Georgia.