Georgia Probate Requirements
Georgia probate requirements: small estate threshold $15,000, creditor notice 3 months from publication, Probate Court. Updated guidance for executors.
Key probate facts for Georgia
| Small estate threshold | $15,000 |
|---|---|
| Will filing deadline | No specific deadline |
| Probate petition deadline | No specific deadline |
| Creditor notice period | 3 months from publication |
| Inventory deadline | 60 days after appointment |
| Executor residency | No residency requirement |
| Bond required | Yes, unless waived |
| Executor compensation | 2.5% on receipts and disbursements |
| Estate / inheritance tax | No |
| Community property | No |
| Homestead protection | Up to $21,500 |
| Vehicle transfer | Affidavit for estates under $15,000 |
| Probate court | Probate Court |
Sources
- Georgia Probate Courts
- Georgia Code Title 53 (Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates)
- IRS — Estate & Gift Tax
- Social Security Administration — Survivors Benefits
- USA.gov — What to Do After Someone Dies
- American Bar Association — Real Property, Trust & Estate Law
This summary is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Probate procedures change; verify with the Probate Court or a licensed Georgia attorney.