How much is it to probate a Will?
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How much is it to probate a Will?
My dad left a house to me, my sister and my grandmother (his mom). I am active duty military and I am trying to get a VA loan out for the house in my name to refinance so the payments can be lower. However, I was told that in order to get a VA loan I needed to have the will probated. I need help understanding and about pricing.
Asked on February 21, 2013 under Estate Planning, Georgia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. "Probate" is a fancy word for the act of processing the Will through the courts and distribute the assets. Some one is appointed as the Executor - they are generally named in the Will - and that person will file a Petition to submit the Will for probate and give notice to all parties that would be likely to inherit and/or are named in the Will. Once the Will is admitted to probate the Executor marshall's assets and pays off debts before distributing the proceeds to the beneficiaries. The fees involved depend on the size of the estate. This is very simplified and you may need legal help. Here are two links to start familiarizing yourself in any case. Good luck.
http://www.gaprobate.org/
http://www.gabar.org/newsandpublications/consumerpamphlets/upload/wills_09.pdf
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