Inheritance Without Will Guide

Hello Cody,
I'd be happy to help you. Could you please provide some more details about your legal issue in Georgia so I can assist you better?

Hi Cody,
In Georgia, if a person dies without a will (intestate), the inheritance follows the state's intestacy laws. Here are some key points:
- The estate is distributed to the closest relatives.
- The spouse and children are primary heirs.
- If no spouse or children, parents and siblings inherit.
Do you have any specific questions about this process?

Hi Cody,
In Georgia, if someone dies without a will, an administrator is appointed to manage the estate. Here are some key points:
- The administrator is usually appointed by the probate court.
- The administrator's duties include gathering assets, paying debts, and distributing the estate according to intestacy laws.
Do you need information on how to apply to be an administrator?

Hi Cody,
If the administrator doesn't perform their duties properly in Georgia, here are some steps you can take:
- File a petition with the probate court to remove the administrator.
- Provide evidence of their misconduct or negligence.
- The court may appoint a new administrator if necessary.
Do you need guidance on filing such a petition?

Hi Cody,
In Georgia, an administrator can receive compensation for their services. Here are some key points:
- The administrator is entitled to a commission of approximately *.*% of the value of the estate's assets received and *.*% of the amounts paid out.
- Additional reasonable expenses incurred during the administration can also be reimbursed.
Do you need more specific details on calculating the compensation?

Hi Cody,
Here are more specific details on calculating the compensation for an administrator in Georgia:
- **Commission on Receipts**: *.*% of the value of all assets received by the estate.
- **Commission on Disbursements**: *.*% of all amounts paid out from the estate.
- **Additional Expenses**: Reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred during estate administration.
Do you need assistance with any further details or calculations based on a specific estate value?

Hi Cody,
To assist you further with calculating the administrator's compensation, could you please provide the approximate value of the estate's assets and the amounts paid out from the estate? This will help us give you a more accurate calculation.

Hi Cody,
Based on the $*,* estate value in Georgia, here is a simple calculation for the administrator's compensation:
- **Commission on Receipts**: *.*% of $*,* = $*,*
- **Commission on Disbursements**: *.*% of $*,* = $*,*
Total compensation: $*,*
Do you need assistance with anything else?

Hi Cody,
In Georgia, a realtor's commission for selling an estate's property typically ranges from *% to *% of the sale price. The exact amount can vary based on the agreement with the realtor.
Do you need assistance with any specific details regarding the sale?