GA estate risk
Complexity triggers in Georgia
Scenarios that increase estate risk, such as blended families or multi-state property.
Georgia grants a statutory year's support to surviving spouses and minor children, which can take priority over many other claims.
At a glance
Key takeaways
- A year's support award may be set aside for the surviving spouse and minor children.
- Eligibility can be affected if a spouse remarries or a child reaches majority before a claim is made.
Questions to consider
Questions to consider in Georgia
- Which situations create the most risk here?
- What types of families face higher default exposure?
- Where do disputes most often arise?
State overview
Georgia grants a statutory year's support to surviving spouses and minor children, which can take priority over many other claims.
- A year's support award may be set aside for the surviving spouse and minor children.
- Eligibility can be affected if a spouse remarries or a child reaches majority before a claim is made.
Sources
- https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-53-wills-trusts-and-administration-of-estates/ga-code-sect-53-3-1/
- https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-53-wills-trusts-and-administration-of-estates/ga-code-sect-53-3-2/
Background sources
- Uniform Probate Code (2019) - Foreign personal representatives
Article IV addresses ancillary administration and multi-state estates.
- Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (UAGPPJA)
Jurisdiction conflicts for multi-state guardianship matters.
- Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act (UPHPA)
Heirs property disputes and forced-sale protections.
National sources provide baseline context; state statutes and court rules control in Georgia.
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