GEORGIA PROBATE COURT
STANDARD FORM
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form and for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed
INSTRUCTIONS
I. Specific Instructions
1. This form is to be used when filing a combined Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
pursuant to O.C.G.A. §53-5-2 et seq., and for Letters of Administration with the Will
Annexed (sometimes called Letters of Administration C.T.A.) pursuant to O.C.G.A.
§ 53-6-13 et seq.
2. Signatures of heirs and beneficiaries who acknowledge service must be attested by a
notary public or the clerk of any probate court of this state. An attorney at law may
acknowledge service on behalf of an heir or beneficiary; however, the attorney must
certify that he or she currently represents that heir or beneficiary with regard to the
pending matter and, in order to comply with O.C.G.A. § 53-11-6, the attorney’s
signature must be attested as provided above. With respect to a power of attorney, the
attorney-in-fact may acknowledge service on behalf of the donor of the power, provided
that the power of attorney grants such authority, the signature of the attorney-in-fact is
attested, a copy of the power of attorney is attached, and the attorney-in-fact certifies that
the copy is a true copy and is still in effect. It is not necessary that all acknowledgements
appear on the same page.
3. O.C.G.A. § 53-5-22 (c) provides that service of notice, when made personally or by
mail, shall include a copy of the petition and of the Will for which probate is sought. This
form also provides for a copy of the purported Will to be served upon the beneficiaries,
which, though not required by the statute, is of some practical benefit and simplifies
several parts of this form.
4. Paragraph 5 requires a definitive statement that the list in Paragraph 3 includes each and
every heir of the decedent, and that there are no heirs of the same or closer degree
according to O.C.G.A. § 53-2-1. Provide the date of death for any deceased heirs.
NOTE: If you are uncertain how to determine the heirs of a decedent, please refer to the
“Heirs Determination Sheet” available from the probate court or at www.gaprobate.org .
Examples of such statement would be: (a) “decedent was or was not married at the time
of his death and had no children born, adopted, living or deceased, other than listed
herein”; (b) “decedent had no other siblings half or whole other than those listed herein”;
(c) “the decedent’s brother who died previously, had no other children born, adopted,
living or deceased, other than listed herein.”
5. According to Probate Court Rule 5.6 (A), unless the court specifically assumes the
responsibility, it is the responsibility of the moving party to prepare the proper citation
and deliver it properly so it can be served according to law. Pages after 7 which are
labeled “Court” are to be completed by the moving party, unless otherwise directed by
the court.
II. General Instructions
General instructions applicable to all Georgia probate court standard forms are available in each
probate court.
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GEORGIA PROBATE COURT
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ESTATE NO.
)
) PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN
, ) SOLEMN FORM AND FOR LETTERS
DECEASED ) OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL
) ANNEXED
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF THE PROBATE COURT:
The petition of , whose
mailing address(es) is/are , shows:
1.
On , ,
First Middle Last Name
whose place of domicile was _______________________________________________________
Street City County State
departed this life owning property in Georgia.
2.
While alive, decedent duly made and published a Last Will and Testament dated
, which is herewith offered for probate in Solemn Form.
3.
Listed below are all of the decedent’s heirs, with the age or majority status, address and
relationship to decedent set opposite the name of each:
Name Age (or over 18) Address Relationship
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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4.
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Listed below are all of the beneficiaries under said Will who have a present interest, including but
not limited to a vested remainder interest but not including trust beneficiaries where there is a trustee who
is not the nominated administrator with Will annexed, and whose identity and whereabouts are known or
may be determined by reasonable diligence.
Name Age (or over 18) Address
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
5.
Additional Data: Where full particulars are lacking, state here the reasons for any such omission.
Paragraph 5 requires that a definitive statement be made to show to the court that the persons named in
paragraph 3 constitute all of the heirs of the decedent and there are no heirs of similar or higher degree
according to O.C.G.A. §53-2-1. Provide the names of any deceased heirs and include the date of death for
each. (See instructions for further clarification.) Also, state here all pertinent facts which may govern the
method of giving notice to any party and which may determine whether or not a guardian ad litem should
be appointed for any party. If any persons listed above as heirs are cousins, grandchildren, nephews or
nieces of the decedent, please indicate the deceased ancestor through whom they are related to the
decedent. If the propounder is not an heir or a beneficiary under the Will, state how the propounder is
interested in the administration of the estate. If it is alleged that a nominated executor has failed to
qualify, state here the name and address of such nominated executor.
_____________________________
_________________________________________________________ ____________________________
6.
Petitioner(s) further show(s) that the circumstances giving rise to the need for an administrator
with the Will annexed are as follows:
(initial all which apply:)
The decedent failed to name an Executor in the Will.
The named Executor is deceased.
The named Executor has renounced or declined his/her right to serve as such.
Other reason a testate estate is unrepresented ___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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7.
(The Petitioner(s)) ( ) is/are entitled to
be appointed Administrator C.T.A. by reason of:
(initial (a) or (b) and complete (b) if initialed:)
a. having been unanimously selected by the beneficiaries of the Will who are
capable of expressing a choice. If the sole beneficiary is the decedent’s surviving
spouse, no action for divorce or separate maintenance was pending at the time of
death of the testator.
b. appointment of the proposed Administrator(s) C.T.A. named above will best
serve the interest of the estate and the proposed Administrator(s) C.T.A. is/are:
(i) A beneficiary or the trustee of any trust that is a beneficiary under the
Will.
(ii) An eligible person as defined in O.C.G.A. §53-6-1.
(iii) A creditor of the estate.
(iv) The county administrator.
8.
The proposed Administrator(s) C.T.A. should be allowed to qualify without the necessity of
posting bond, since only personal representatives of intestate estates and temporary administrators are
normally required to post bond. See O.C.G.A. §53-6-50(a).
9.
(initial if applicable)
As shown in paragraph 3. above, the decedent was survived by (a) minor child(ren), and:
a. (initial if applicable). The Will names a Testamentary Guardian of the
minor child(ren) of the decedent. Petitioner shows there is no living parent of said
child(ren). The following individual(s) who has/have consented to serve is/are named as
Testamentary Guardian in the decedent’s Will:
Name Address
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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b. (initial if applicable). The Will names a Testamentary Conservator of the
minor child(ren) of the decedent for property passing under the decedent’s Will. The
following individual(s) who has/have consented to serve is/are named as Testamentary
Conservator(s) in the decedent’s Will:
Name Address
______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
i.(initial as applicable). There is/are now a court-appointed
Conservator(s), who is/are identified as follows:
Name Address
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
10.
(Initial one:)
To the knowledge of the petitioner, no other proceedings with respect to this estate are
pending, or have been completed, in any other probate court in this state.
The probate of another purported Will of the decedent is pending in this state in the
______________________County Probate Court. The names and address(es) of the
propounder(s) and the names, addresses and ages or majority status of the beneficiaries
under the other purported Will are listed on the attachment hereto, which is expressly
made a part hereof, as if fully set forth herein.
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WHEREFORE, Petitioner(s) pray(s):
1. That due and legal notice of this petition be given as the law requires.
2. That the Will be admitted to probate in solemn form and to record upon proper proof.
3. That Letters of Administration with Will Annexed issue to the proposed Administrator(s)
C.T.A. named above.
4. That Letters of Testamentary Guardianship and/or Letters of Testamentary
Conservatorship issue, if applicable,
5. That this Court grant such other and further relief as it deems proper under the
circumstances.
_____________________________________
Signature of first petitioner Signature of second petitioner if any
_____________________________________
Printed Name Printed Name
_____________________________________
Address Address
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Phone Number Phone Number
Signature of Attorney: ____________________________
Typed/printed name of Attorney: ____________________________
Address: ____________________________
____________________________
Telephone: State Bar # _____________
VERIFICATION
GEORGIA, COUNTY
Personally appeared before me the undersigned petitioner(s) who on oath state(s) that the
facts set forth in the foregoing petition are true.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . ______________________________________
First Petitioner
NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT ______________________________________
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Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . ______________________________________
Second Petitioner, if any
NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT _______________________________________
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE AND ASSENT TO PROBATE WILL IN SOLEMN
FORM BY HEIRS AND BY BENEFICIARIES CAPABLE OF EXPRESSING A CHOICE
PROBATE COURT OF COUNTY
IN RE: PETITION OF TO PROBATE THE WILL
OF , DECEASED, IN SOLEMN
FORM, AND FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED.
Each of the undersigned beneficiaries hereby acknowledges service of a copy of the petition
referred to above and the purported Will, waives all further service and notice, selects the person
proposed in said petition to be Administrator with Will Annexed and consents to the petition.
Each of the undersigned heirs of the above-named decedent being 18 years of age or older, and
laboring under no legal disability, hereby acknowledges service of a copy of the petition referred to
above, purported Will, and notice, waives all further service and notice, and hereby assent to the probate
of said Will in Solemn Form without further delay.
SIGNATURE(S) OF HEIRS/BENEFICIARIES
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . ___________________________________
___________________________________
NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Print Name
My Commission Expires ______________
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Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . ____________________________________
____________________________________
NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Print Name
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Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . _____________________________________
_____________________________________
NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Print Name
My Commission Expires_______________
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Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . ____________________________________
____________________________________
NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Print Name
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TESTAMENTARY GUARDIAN AND/OR TESTAMENTARY CONSERVATOR
CONSENT TO SERVE
GEORGIA, COUNTY
IN RE: PETITION OF TO PROBATE
THE WILL OF , DECEASED,
IN SOLEMN FORM
I/We, the undersigned, being 18 years of age or older, laboring under no legal disability and being
named as Testamentary Guardian(s) and/or Testamentary Conservator(s), hereby consent to serve. I
understand that once appointed, I will have the same rights, powers, and duties as set forth in O.C.G.A.
§29-2-4 and §29-3-5.
SIGNATURE
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . _______________________________________
_______________________________________
NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name
My Commission Expires ______________
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Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . _____________________________________
_____________________________________
NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name
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Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . _______________________________________
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NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name
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Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . _______________________________________
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NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name
My Commission Expires _________________
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Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form and for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed
NOTICE:
THE FOLLOWING FORMS ARE TO BE
COMPLETED BY THE PETITIONER (MOVING
PARTY) UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY
THE COURT. SEE PROBATE COURT RULE 5.6
(A).
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GEORGIA PROBATE COURT
STANDARD FORM
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ESTATE NO.________________________
)
) PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN
, ) SOLEMN FORM AND FOR
DECEASED ) LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
) WITH WILL ANNEXED
ORDER FOR SERVICE OF NOTICE AND FOR APPOINTMENT OF
GUARDIAN AD LITEM, IF NECESSARY
The foregoing Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form and for Letters of Administration with
Will Annexed having been filed, and all the heirs not having acknowledged service and/or the
beneficiaries capable of expressing a choice not having made a unanimous selection and/or it being
alleged that a nominated executor has failed to qualify, it is ordered that notice shall issue and be served
upon the ((heirs) (beneficiaries) who have not acknowledged service of the petition) (upon any executor
nominated in the Will who has failed to qualify), as follows:
(Initial any and all which apply:)
Notice must be served personally, together with a copy of the petition and purported Will,
at least ten days before the deadline for filing objections upon the following interested parties who reside
in Georgia:_______________________________________________________________________
Notice must be served by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, together
with a copy of the petition and purported Will, upon the following nonresident interested parties whose
current residence addresses are known:________________________________________________
Notice must be published once a week for four weeks in the newspaper in which sheriff's
advertisements are published in this county, before , in order to serve by
publication the following interested parties whose current residence addresses are unknown:
_______________________________________________________________________________
IT IS ORDERED that ____________________________________________________
is appointed guardian ad litem for ________________________________________________________
___________(minor)(unborn heir)(and the unknown heir), and that said guardian ad litem be duly served
with a copy of the foregoing Notice, petition, purported Will and notice of this appointment, and that
upon said guardian ad litem’s acceptance of the same, said guardian ad litem shall make answer hereto.
This appointment is limited to this proceeding only and it shall cease when a final order is entered on this
petition.
SO ORDERED this day of , 20 .
___________________________________________
Probate Judge
NOTICE
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GEORGIA PROBATE COURT
STANDARD FORM
PROBATE COURT OF COUNTY
RE: PETITION OF TO PROBATE IN SOLEMN FORM THE WILL
OF , DECEASED, AND FOR LETTERS
OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED, UPON WHICH AN ORDER FOR SERVICE WAS
GRANTED BY THIS COURT ON , .
(Strike the following paragraph if not applicable:)
TO: (List here all interested parties having known addresses in the continental U.S. to be served by certified or
registered mail) ___________________________________________________________________
This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the above referenced petition, in this
Court on or before the thirteenth (13th) day after , 20 (the date
of the mailing of this Notice to you by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested); provided,
however, that if a return receipt for such Notice is actually received by the Court within such 13 days, the
deadline for the filing of any objection shall be ten (10) days from the date of receipt shown on such
return receipt.
(Strike the following paragraph if not applicable:)
TO: (List here all interested parties having known addresses outside the continental U.S. to be served by certified
or registered mail) _____________________________________________________________________
This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the above referenced petition, in this Court on or
before the thirtieth (30th) day after , 20 (the date of the mailing of this
Notice to you by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested); provided, however, that if a return
receipt for such Notice is actually received by the Court within such 30 days, the deadline for the filing of
any objection shall be ten (10) days from the date of receipt shown on such return receipt.
(Strike the following paragraph if not applicable:)
TO: (List here all interested parties who reside in Georgia to be served personally) _______________________
____________________________________________________________________________________,
who are required to be served personally, to file objection, if there is any, to the above referenced petition,
in this Court on or before the tenth (10th) day after the date you are personally served.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds
of any such objections. All pleadings must be signed before a notary public or probate court clerk, and
filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact
probate court personnel at the below address/phone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any
objections are filed, a hearing will be (held on ) (scheduled at a later date).
If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
_______________________________________
PROBATE JUDGE
By:____________________________________
CLERK OF THE PROBATE COURT
______________________________________
ADDRESS
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER
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NOTICE
PROBATE COURT OF COUNTY
RE: PETITION OF TO PROBATE
IN SOLEMN FORM THE WILL OF ,
DECEASED, AND FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED,
UPON WHICH AN ORDER FOR SERVICE WAS GRANTED BY THIS COURT
ON , .
(For use if an interested party is required to be served by publication:)
TO: (List here all known interested parties having unknown addresses to be served by publication)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
All interested parties and all and singular the heirs of said decedent, the beneficiaries under the purported
Will, and to whom it may concern: This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the above
referenced petition, in this Court on or before , 20 .
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds
of any such objections. All pleadings must be signed before a notary public or probate court clerk, and
filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact
probate court personnel at the below address/phone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any
objections are filed, a hearing will be (held on )
(scheduled at a later date). If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
____________________________________
PROBATE JUDGE
By:_________________________________
CLERK OF THE PROBATE COURT
____________________________________
ADDRESS
____________________________________
____________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
This is to certify that I have this date forwarded by registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, in a stamped, addressed envelope, a copy of the foregoing petition, purported Will and the
notice to all of the interested parties who reside out of state.
______________________________________
DATE PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ESTATE NO. ___________________
)
) PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN
, ) SOLEMN FORM AND FOR
DECEASED ) LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
) WITH WILL ANNEXED
RETURN OF SHERIFF
I have this day served __________________________________________________________
personally with a copy of the foregoing petition, purported Will and notice.
____________________________________________
Date
Deputy Sheriff, County
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GEORGIA PROBATE COURT
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ESTATE NO. __________________________
)
) PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN
, ) SOLEMN FORM AND FOR
DECEASED ) LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
) WITH WILL ANNEXED
ANSWER OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM
I hereby accept the foregoing appointment, acknowledge service and notice of the proceedings as
provided by law, and for answer say:
_______________________________________
Date Guardian ad Litem
Address________________________________
______________________________________
Telephone______________________________
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GEORGIA PROBATE COURT
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PROBATE COURT OF COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ESTATE NO. __________________
)
) PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN
, ) SOLEMN FORM AND FOR LETTERS
DECEASED ) OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL
) ANNEXED
ORDER
The Petition of ________________________________________________________________
to probate the Will of the above decedent in Solemn Form, and requesting that Letters of Administration
with the Will Annexed be issued as set forth in the petition, having been duly filed;
And it appearing that the decedent died domiciled in this County, that notice was issued and duly
served according to law, or was duly waived, and that notice of the petitioner's intention to proceed with
the proof in Solemn Form has been duly served upon all of the heirs;
And said Will having been (self-proved)(proved by one of the witnesses thereto) to be the Last
Will and Testament of said decedent, and it also appearing that _______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________is/are
lawfully qualified for said Administration, and all other requirements of law having been fulfilled; and no
objection being offered thereto,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that said Will be established as the true Last Will and Testament of
said decedent, that the same be admitted to record as proved in Solemn Form, and that Letters of
Administration with the Will Annexed issue to the person(s) found above in this Order to be qualified for
such office, upon his/her/their taking and subscribing the Oath as provided by law.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that said Administrator(s) with Will Annexed shall disburse all
property according to the terms of the Will and shall maintain all records of income and disbursements
until they are discharged.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the clerk/deputy clerk shall serve the Administrator(s) with
Will Annexed with a copy of this Order by first class mail and shall file a certificate of service showing
such service.
(initial if applicable)
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Letters of Testamentary Guardianship and/or
Conservatorship shall issue to the individuals so designated in said Will.
SO ORDERED this day of , 20 .
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Probate Judge
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GEORGIA PROBATE COURT
STANDARD FORM
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ESTATE NO. __________________
)
) PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN
, ) SOLEMN FORM AND FOR
DECEASED ) LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
) WITH WILL ANNEXED
OATH
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that this writing contains the true Last Will and Testament of
, deceased, so far as I know or believe,
and that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of Georgia. So help me God.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . ____________________________________
Administrator C.T.A.
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CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name
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Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . _______________________________________
Administrator C.T.A
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CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name
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STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF ESTATE NO.__________________
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED
(Relieved of Filing Returns)
By , Judge of the Probate Court of said County.
KNOW ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
That on the day of , 20 , at a regular term of the
Probate Court, the Last Will and Testament dated , of
deceased, at the time of
his or her death a resident of said County, was legally proven in Solemn form and was admitted to record
by order, and (on the day of , ) it was (further) ordered that
be allowed to qualify as
Administrator with the Will Annexed, and that upon doing so, Letters of Administration with the Will
Annexed be issued to said individual(s).
NOW, THEREFORE, the said ___________________________________________________
___________________, having taken the oath of office and complied with all the necessary prerequisites
of the law, is/are legally authorized to discharge all the duties and exercise all the powers of Executor(s)
under the Will of said deceased and of Administrator(s) with the Will Annexed according to the Will and
the law.
Given under my hand and official seal, the day of , 20 .
______________________________________
Probate Judge
NOTE: The following must be signed if the judge does not
sign the original of this document:
Issued by:
(Seal)
PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
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STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF ESTATE NO. ___________________
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED
(Relieved of Filing Returns and/or Certain Powers Granted at Time of Appointment
By , Judge of the Probate Court of said County.
KNOW ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
That on the day of , 20 , at a regular term of the
Probate Court, the Last Will and Testament dated , of
deceased, at the time of his or her death a resident of said County, was legally proven in Solemn form and
was admitted to record by order, and (on the day of , ) it was (further) ordered that
_________________________________________________________________be allowed to qualify as
Administrator with the Will Annexed, and that upon doing so, Letters of Administration with the Will
Annexed be issued to said individual(s).
NOW, THEREFORE, the said ,
having taken the oath of office and complied with all the necessary prerequisites of the law, is/are legally
authorized to discharge all the duties and exercise all the powers of Executor(s) under the Will of said
deceased and of Administrator(s) with the Will Annexed according to the Will and the law.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the undersigned judge does hereby
(Initial all which apply:)
a. waive the bond of the Administrator(s) and granted to the Administrator(s) the
power to serve without filing an inventory, and without filing any annual or other
returns or reports to any court; but the fiduciary shall furnish to the income
beneficiaries, at least annually, a statement of receipts and disbursements.
b. grant to the Administrator(s) all of the powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232
not included in (a) above.
Given under my hand and official seal, the day of , 20 .
_____________________________________
Probate Judge
NOTE: The following must be signed if the judge does not
sign the original of this document:
Issued by:
(Seal)
PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
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STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF ESTATE NO. ___________________
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED
(Not Relieved of Filing Returns)
By , Judge of the Probate Court of said County.
KNOW ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
That on the day of , 20 , at a regular term of the
Probate Court, the last Will and Testament dated , of
deceased, at the time of
his or her death a resident of said County, was legally proven in Solemn form and was admitted to record
by order, and (on the day of , ) it was (further) ordered that
_________________________________________________________________be allowed to qualify as
Administrator with the Will Annexed, and that upon doing so, Letters of Administration with the Will
Annexed be issued to said individual(s).
NOW, THEREFORE, the said ,
having taken the oath of office and complied with all the necessary prerequisites of the law, is/are legally
authorized to discharge all the duties and exercise all the powers of Executor(s) under the Will of said
deceased and of Administrator(s) with the Will Annexed according to the Will and the law and is/are
hereby required to render a true and correct inventory of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of said
deceased, and make a return of them to this Court; and further, to file a proper annual or final return with
this Court each year until the Administration with Will Annexed is fully discharged.
Given under my hand and official seal, the day of , 20 .
______________________________________
Probate Judge
NOTE: The following must be signed if the judge does not
sign the original of this document:
Issued by:
(Seal)
PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
Effective 8/10 GPCSF 7 Court
GEORGIA PROBATE COURT
STANDARD FORM
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF ESTATE NO. ____________________
LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR
From the Judge of the Probate Court of said County.
TO: , Testamentary Guardian(s)
RE: , Minor
Pursuant to the Last Will and Testament of ,
deceased, you have been appointed Testamentary Guardian of the minor. You have assented to this
appointment by taking your oath. In general, your duties as Testamentary Guardian are to protect and
maintain the person of the minor and your power over the minor shall be the same as that of a parent over
a child, the guardian(s) standing in place of the parent(s). A guardian shall at all times act as a fiduciary
in the minor’s best interest and exercise reasonable care, diligence, and prudence.
Special Instructions:
1. It is your duty to see that the minor is adequately fed, clothed, sheltered, educated, and
cared for, and that the minor receives all necessary medical attention.
2. You must keep the Court informed of any change in your name or address.
3. You should inform the Court of any change of location of your minor.
4. You shall, within 60 days of appointment and within 60 days after each anniversary date
of appointment, file with this Court and provide to the conservator of the minor, if any, a
personal status report concerning the minor.
5. You shall promptly notify the court of any conflict of interest which may arise between
you as guardian and the minor pursuant to O.C.G.A. §29-2-23.
6. The guardianship automatically terminates when the minor dies, reaches age 18, is
adopted, or is emancipated.
7. You shall act in coordination and cooperation with the minor’s conservator, if appointed,
or if not, with others who have custody of the minor’s property.
8. Please consult your attorney if you have any questions. Your authority to act pursuant to
these Letters is subject to applicable statutes and to any special orders entered in this
case.
Give under my hand and official seal, this day of , 20 .
____________________________________________
Probate Judge
NOTE: The following must be signed if the judge does not
sign the original of this document:
Issued by:
(Seal)
PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
Effective 8/10 GPCSF 7 Court
GEORGIA PROBATE COURT
STANDARD FORM
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF ESTATE NO. __________________
LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY CONSERVATORSHIP OF MINOR
From the Judge of the Probate Court of said County.
TO: , Testamentary Conservator(s)
RE: , Minor
Pursuant to the Last Will and Testament of the below-named decedent, you have been appointed
Testamentary Conservator of the minor’s property. You have assented to this appointment by taking your
oath. In general, your duties as Testamentary Conservator are to protect and maintain the property of the
minor and utilize the minor’s property solely for the benefit of the minor. Please consult your attorney if
you have any questions.
These Letters of Testamentary Conservatorship empower the above testamentary
conservator to hold, for the minor, only property which passed through the estate of
, Deceased.
Given under my hand and official seal, this day of , 20 .
______________________________
Probate Judge
Note: The following must be signed if the judge
does not sign the original of this document:
Issued by:
(Seal)
PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
Effective 8/10 GPCSF 7 Court
