How to Claim Georgia ERSGA Pension Survivor Benefits Without an Attorney
Step-by-step guide to claiming ERSGA survivor benefits in Georgia without legal representation. Covers option elections, lump sum decisions, and processing timelines.
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How to Avoid Georgia Medicaid Estate Recovery as a Surviving Spouse
If your spouse received Georgia Medicaid long-term care, the DCH can recover costs from the estate. Here's what actually protects you and how to assert it in writing.
Best Georgia Survivor Benefits Guide for Surviving Spouses of State Employees
Surviving spouse of a Georgia state employee or teacher? ERSGA, TRS, and SHBP have strict deadlines and irrevocable elections. Here's what you need to know first.
Best Georgia Survivor Benefits Guide for Blended Families Navigating Year's Support
Georgia's Year's Support can let a surviving second spouse claim assets intended for adult stepchildren. What blended families need to know before anyone files anything.
Alternatives to Hiring a Georgia Estate Attorney for Survivor Benefits
The real alternatives to a Georgia estate attorney for survivor benefits: free agency websites, legal aid, self-guided resources, and when each one actually works.
Georgia Survivor Benefits Guide vs. Probate Attorney: Which Do You Actually Need?
Comparing a Georgia survivor benefits guide to hiring a probate attorney for surviving spouses and dependents. The right choice depends on your situation.
Georgia Form T-20 Affidavit of Inheritance: How to Transfer a Vehicle Without Probate
Georgia Form T-20 lets heirs transfer a vehicle title without full probate. Here's who qualifies, what documents you need, and the TAVT tax exemption rules.
Georgia Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses
Georgia surviving spouses of disabled veterans and fallen first responders may qualify for major property tax exemptions. Here are the rules and deadlines.
Georgia Medicaid Estate Recovery Exemptions: How to Protect Your Home
Georgia Medicaid can recover long-term care costs from a deceased spouse's estate. These exemptions protect the family home — if you know to assert them.
Georgia Crime Victims Compensation: What Families Can Claim After a Violent Death
Georgia Crime Victims Compensation pays up to $25,000 for funeral costs, lost wages, and loss of support. Here's who qualifies and how to apply.
Fulton County Probate Court Fees and Filing Rules
Fulton County probate court fees, e-filing requirements, publication costs, and how they compare to DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Chatham counties.
Year's Support Georgia Law: The Survivor Benefit Most Families Miss
Georgia's Year's Support petition lets surviving spouses claim estate assets ahead of creditors and eliminate a year of property taxes. Here's how it works.
Georgia POLST Form: What It Is and How to Use It
Georgia POLST form explained: who signs it, when it activates, and how it differs from a living will or advance directive.