What do temporary letter’s of administration entitle you to do?
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What do temporary letter’s of administration entitle you to do?
My son died 2 months ago. I have obtained temporary letter’s of administration through County county probate court. What does that entitle me to do. My son had a live in girlfriend and the two of them had a 2 year old daughter. He also had a 9 year old daughter from previous relationship. I am trying obtain his personal items such as clothing, etc. I also had to pay all funeral cost because he had no insurance. Am I entitled any of his furnishing in order to help pay for the funeral?
Asked on July 13, 2012 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. I would strongly advise you to seek help from ana ttorney in the county in which your son resided at the time of his death. The Georgia probate code is complicated and there are many different types of probate procedures that one may be entitled to file. Now, Temproary Letters are those issued during the pendency of the petitoon for permanent letters and for the reasons listed under the statute to collect and preserve the assets of the decedent (your son). They are issued under limited conditions and you may in fact qualify. And yes, you are technically a "creditor" of the estate and the funeral bill is the first to be paid. Get help. Good luck.
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