FAQs for Georgia Probate
Probate laws vary state to state so it is important that you understand the laws in your state. There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Georgia unique.
1. Can Probate be avoided in Georgia?
In Georgia, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Georgia which can be a long process.
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2. How long does Probate Take in Georgia?
The probate process in Georgia can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic so now we are seeing more delays. Parker & Cole can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.
3. How can I speed up the probate process in Georgia?
Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts which are currently backlogged. However, Parker & Cole can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at Parker & Cole can guide you through the process making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.
4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Georgia?
Yes. Parker & Cole works in all fifty states and in all of Georgia’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:
- Appling County, GA
- Athens-Clarke County, GA
- Atkinson County, GA
- Augusta-Richmond County, GA
- Bacon County, GA
- Baker County, GA
- Baldwin County, GA
- Banks County, GA
- Barrow County, GA
- Bartow County, GA
- Ben Hill County, GA
- Berrien County, GA
- Bibb County, GA
- Bleckley County, GA
- Brantley County, GA
- Brooks County, GA
- Bryan County, GA
- Bulloch County, GA
- Burke County, GA
- Butts County, GA
- Calhoun County, GA
- Camden County, GA
- Candler County, GA
- Carroll County, GA
- Catoosa County, GA
- Charlton County, GA
- Chatham County, GA
- Chattahoochee County, GA
- Chattooga County, GA
- Cherokee County, GA
- Clarke County, GA
- Clay County, GA
- Clayton County, GA
- Clinch County, GA
- Cobb County, GA
- Coffee County, GA
- Colquitt County, GA
- Columbia County, GA
- Columbus-Muscogee County, GA
- Cook County, GA
- Coweta County, GA
- Crawford County, GA
- Crisp County, GA
- Dade County, GA
- Dawson County, GA
- Decatur County, GA
- DeKalb County, GA
- Dodge County, GA
- Dooly County, GA
- Dougherty County, GA
- Douglas County, GA
- Early County, GA
- Echols County, GA
- Effingham County, GA
- Elbert County, GA
- Emanuel County, GA
- Evans County, GA
- Fannin County, GA
- Fayette County, GA
- Floyd County, GA
- Forsyth County, GA
- Franklin County, GA
- Fulton County, GA
- Gilmer County, GA
- Glascock County, GA
- Glynn County, GA
- Gordon County, GA
- Grady County, GA
- Greene County, GA
- Gwinnett County, GA
- Habersham County, GA
- Hall County, GA
- Hancock County, GA
- Haralson County, GA
- Harris County, GA
- Hart County, GA
- Heard County, GA
- Henry County, GA
- Houston County, GA
- Irwin County, GA
- Jackson County, GA
- Jasper County, GA
- Jeff Davis County, GA
- Jefferson County, GA
- Jenkins County, GA
- Johnson County, GA
- Jones County, GA
- Lamar County, GA
- Lanier County, GA
- Laurens County, GA
- Lee County, GA
- Liberty County, GA
- Lincoln County, GA
- Long County, GA
- Lowndes County, GA
- Lumpkin County, GA
- Macon County, GA
- Madison County, GA
- Marion County, GA
- McDuffie County, GA
- McIntosh County, GA
- Meriwether County, GA
- Miller County, GA
- Mitchell County, GA
- Monroe County, GA
- Montgomery County, GA
- Morgan County, GA
- Murray County, GA
- Muscogee County, GA
- Newton County, GA
- Oconee County, GA
- Oglethorpe County, GA
- Paulding County, GA
- Peach County, GA
- Pickens County, GA
- Pierce County, GA
- Pike County, GA
- Polk County, GA
- Pulaski County, GA
- Putnam County, GA
- Quitman County, GA
- Rabun County, GA
- Randolph County, GA
- Richmond County, GA
- Rockdale County, GA
- Schley County, GA
- Screven County, GA
- Seminole County, GA
- Spalding County, GA
- Stephens County, GA
- Stewart County, GA
- Sumter County, GA
- Talbot County, GA
- Taliaferro County, GA
- Tattnall County, GA
- Taylor County, GA
- Telfair County, GA
- Terrell County, GA
- Thomas County, GA
- Tift County, GA
- Toombs County, GA
- Towns County, GA
- Treutlen County, GA
- Troup County, GA
- Turner County, GA
- Twiggs County, GA
- Union County, GA
- Upson County, GA
- Walker County, GA
- Walton County, GA
- Ware County, GA
- Warren County, GA
- Washington County, GA
- Wayne County, GA
- Webster County, GA
- Wheeler County, GA
- White County, GA
- Whitfield County, GA
- Wilcox County, GA
- Wilkes County, GA
- Wilkinson County, GA
- Worth County, GA
5. Does Georgia have an estate tax?
No, Georgia does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:
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- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Washington (state)
6. Does Georgia have an inheritance tax?
No, Georgia does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax:
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- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
