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Obtain a will from probate court Once the testator has died, if that will has been filed with the probate court of the county the deceased resided in, the court will open the will and it becomes public record. The best way to view the will is to get the probate court file number.
Anyone can search probate records, as wills and deeds are considered by the state of Georgia to be public record. Copies are made whenever needed.
The will is probated in the Probate Court of the county in which the decedent was domiciled at death. In order to probate the will, the executor should file the original signed will and, in most cases, Georgia Probate Court Standard Form #5 - Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form.
Georgia law does allow the executor or interested persons (those who will benefit from the estate) to file a copy of the will with the probate court.
If a copy of the will is not filed in the probate court in which the testator / testatrix resides then a copy of the will can only be distributed to the individuals specifically listed within the will document executor, beneficiaries', etc.
Georgia requires wills to be filed with the probate court. This is especially important if you are planning to distribute property or assets through the probate process. A will is a common estate planning tool that enables people to list their wishes about how their assets should be distributed after death.
To access public probate records, you need the full name and probate case number from the relevant Georgia probate court. You can call or e-mail to supply the information and request a copy of the probated documents.
The Will must be in writing, signed by the testator, and signed by two witnesses. While a notary and self-proving affidavit are not required, they are highly recommended to ensure that the Will is successfully probated.