Suing An Estate Executor For An Estate In Georgia
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No action to recover a debt due by the decedent shall be commenced against the personal representative until the expiration of six months from the date of qualification of the first personal representative to serve.
Creditors in Georgia have three months from the date the notice is published to file their claims (O.C.G.A. § 53-7-41). If creditors fail to meet this deadline, they generally lose their right to collect the debt from the estate. Executors are not required to take action on claims filed after the deadline.
To make a claim in an estate, the creditor must go through the court system. The creditor first files a Statement of Claim in the probate matter for the decedent, or the person who died.
If an interested party believes that an Executor has committed acts requiring removal, they can hire an Estate Litigation Attorney to petition for that fiduciary's removal. Further, if the Executor's wrongful act has damaged the Estate, the Attorney can also Petition to force the Executor to file a Formal Account.
An executor in Georgia typically has six months to a year to settle an estate. However, the exact timeline can vary based on the estate's complexity and any disputes. Here are the key steps and what to expect.
Can An Executor Sell Estate Property Without Getting Approval From All Beneficiaries? The executor can sell property without getting all of the beneficiaries to approve. However, notice will be sent to all the beneficiaries so that they know of the sale but they don't have to approve of the sale.
Can An Executor Sell Estate Property Without Getting Approval From All Beneficiaries? The executor can sell property without getting all of the beneficiaries to approve. However, notice will be sent to all the beneficiaries so that they know of the sale but they don't have to approve of the sale.
