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Georgia Last Will and Testament

A Georgia last will and testament is a document used to determine the distribution of an individual’s estate upon death. The testator formalizes their wishes by signing the will with witnesses for verification.

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A Georgia last will and testament is a document used to determine the distribution of an individual’s estate upon death. The testator formalizes their wishes by signing the will with witnesses for verification.

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What Is a Last Will and Testament?

Georgia defines a will as “the legal declaration of an individual’s testamentary intention regarding that individual’s property or other matters. Will includes the will and all codicils to the will.” (§ 53-1-2(17))

Requirements

To execute a valid will, individuals must:

Filing

In Georgia, there is no requirement to file a will before death. However, residents may deposit their wills with probate courts for a fee to ensure safekeeping.

Sources

  1. § 53-1-2(17)
  2. § 53-4-10
  3. § 53-4-20(c)
  4. § 53-4-20
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  • ed.kolasz

    Can a Will be jointly made with husband ands wife being Joint owners of REAL PROPERTY?

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  • ed.kolasz

    I was told that the new state ruling states that if the estate is joint owned by the husband and wife that both have to be the principals to the estate.
    Is that true?

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