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In Georgia, if the married couple did not have children, then the surviving spouse will usually receive the inheritance. If there are children, then the inheritance will be divided among the children and spouse.

To amend a death certificate or a spontaneous fetal death certificate, application may be made by the informant listed on the certificate, a family member, their legal representative, or the funeral director who signed the death certificate or spontaneous fetal death certificate.

If the husband had a will, the executor would be the person he nominated in his will who would carry out the testator's instructions regarding disposition of the assets. If he did not have a will, state statutes, known as intestacy laws, would provide who has priority to inherit the assets.

To change your name if you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, you must submit a petition to your local Superior Court. When you request to change your name, you are required to publicize your petition and wait at least 30 days before a hearing.

Marital property generally transfers automatically to the surviving spouse. Separate property is divided ing to the deceased person's will or intestate laws if there is no will.

If you die with: A spouse but no children, your spouse will inherit your entire estate. Children but no spouse, your children will split everything equally.

In Georgia, a valid will must be in writing and signed by either the person making the will or someone designated by the person making the will. It does not have to be notarized or submitted to a probate court in advance. A will prepared in another state may be valid in Georgia if it meets certain requirements.

If the will exists, all the heirs agree on how to distribute estate assets, and there are no creditors, the Georgia Probate court can state that probate is not necessary.

The surviving spouse must submit a petition with the probate court within two years of the date of the deceased's death. For minor children, it must be filed within two years of the date of the deceased's death and before they turn 18.