How to File Georgia Probate Forms Without a Lawyer
A practical walkthrough of filing Georgia GPCSF probate forms as a self-represented executor — which forms you need, what triggers personal liability, and where to get help.
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How to Close an Estate in Georgia: Filing for Executor Discharge
Closing a Georgia estate requires GPCSF 33 and proof you've met every statutory requirement. Here's exactly what the court needs before it will discharge an executor.
Georgia Probate Guide vs. Free GPCSF Court Forms: What the Forms Don't Tell You
Georgia's GPCSF probate forms are free — but court clerks can't explain how to use them. Here's what a structured guide adds that free forms alone cannot.
Georgia Probate Guide vs. Hiring a Probate Attorney: Which Do You Need?
Comparing the cost, scope, and practical value of a Georgia probate guide versus a probate attorney for uncontested estates — and when each makes sense.
Best Georgia Probate Guide for Executors Handling an Estate Without a Lawyer
If you're settling an estate in Georgia without an attorney, here's what to look for in a probate guide — and which Georgia-specific provisions matter most.
Alternatives to Hiring a Georgia Probate Attorney for Simple Estates
Five practical alternatives to a $4,000+ Georgia probate attorney — from structured guides to legal aid to document prep services — and when each one works.
Georgia Self-Proving Affidavit: What It Is and Why It Matters for Probate
A Georgia self-proving affidavit eliminates the need to track down witnesses during probate. Here's what it requires, what happens without one, and how to fix a missing one.
Georgia No Administration Necessary: How to Skip Formal Probate
Georgia's 'No Administration Necessary' petition (GPCSF 9) lets qualifying intestate estates avoid formal probate. Here's exactly who qualifies and how it works.
Georgia Probate Process: How Estate Administration Works
A plain-English walkthrough of the Georgia probate process — from filing the petition to final discharge, with key deadlines and form numbers.
Georgia Probate Checklist: Every Step an Executor Must Complete
A complete Georgia probate checklist covering every executor duty — from the first 72 hours through final discharge — with deadlines and form numbers.
Georgia Estate Tax and Inheritance Tax: What You Actually Owe
Georgia has no state estate tax or inheritance tax. Here's what that means for your estate, plus the federal exemption rules that matter in 2026.
Executor Fees in Georgia: What the Law Actually Allows
Georgia sets executor compensation by statute under O.C.G.A. § 53-6-60. Here's exactly how the formula works — and the mistake that triggers personal liability.