Probate is the process whereby the State of Georgia recognizes a person’s death and appoints an individual or entity with power and responsibility to gather the deceased’s assets, pay creditors and then distribute the remaining assets to rightful heirs. If the person had a Will, Probate begins with filing the Will. The State then officially recognizes the Executor or Personal Representative. If there is no Will, Probate begins with appointing the estate’s Administrator.
What is probate?
