Georgia Last Will and Testament

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:

• Be mentally sound and at least fourteen (14) years of age. (§ 53-4-10)
• Sign in the presence of two (2) witnesses. (§ 53-4-20(c))
• The will must be in writing. (§ 53-4-20)

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

  1 month ago

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

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  ed.kolasz

  1 month ago

  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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