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Probate and inherited house help

Settling an estate in Georgia? We can look after the house while you do.

Probate can feel like a second job on top of grief. We make each step plain. And you do not have to decide about the house today.

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Before you sign anything, wait on these.

A few small steps now help keep the house and the estate safe until someone is in charge.

  • Papers about the houseHold off on signing anything about the house. The person the court puts in charge can act for the estate once they have letters from the court.
  • Their bank accountLeave it as it is for now. A joint account, or one with a named payee, goes to that person. An account in their name alone is part of the estate. Ask the bank what it needs before anyone takes money out.
  • The home insuranceKeep paying it. Call the insurer and tell them no one lives there now. Ask for their answer in writing.
  • The keysFind out who has a key. If no one lives there and you aren't sure, change the locks.

While you wait on the court, we can keep an eye on the house for you.

While you settle the estate

One call takes care of the house

Most families live far away, or work, or both. You get one person who looks after the house and lines up what it needs.

  • Keep it safeHouse checks, new locks, the lawn and pests. We go by and send you photos.
  • Clear it outSort, save, give away and haul off. Keepsakes set aside for the family. Photos before and after.
  • Plan what comes nextA value for the house and each choice laid out: keep it, rent it, list it or sell it.
  • A price and your OK in writing before any work starts
  • We work with the person the court put in charge

How we look after the house

Want to talk about the house?

Or text or call a specialist.Text a specialistCall a specialist 770-758-6045

How it works

What happens when you ask

  1. The packageTell us where to send it. FedEx brings it to your door, free.
  2. The textA specialist texts you to confirm the address. You can ask your questions there too.
  3. The houseIf there is a house, we can go look at it and send you photos. You decide what comes next.

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Where are you right now?

Pick the one that sounds like you.

More help:See how probate worksTake the 6-question quizSee the probate checklist

13 Georgia counties

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Address, phone, hours and fees. Checked against each court's own site.

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