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Probate Court

The Probate Court exercises jurisdiction over the administration of estates of deceased persons, the appointment of guardians and / or conservators for incapacitated adults and minors, and the involuntary treatment of persons suffering from mental illness and / or abusing drugs or alcohol. The Probate Court also issues certain licenses and permits and performs certain administrative duties.

• Adult Guardianships

  Adult Guardianship of persons unable to care for themselves or to manage their own care with assistance, and guardianship of the property of persons who are unable to manage their affairs.

• Alternatives to Adult Guardianships

  Is the formal appointment of a guardian by the Probate Court necessary to care for or conduct the affairs of an adult who has become incapacitated or disabled?

• A Welcome and Contact Information

  Information about the Probate Court and its jurisdictions, as well as procedure information and directions.

• Firearms License

  Information on how to obtain a firearm license

• Intestate Estates

  Administration of the Estate When There is No Will

• Links

  Resources and Links regarding Probate Court

• Marriage Licenses

  Information regarding obtaining a Marriage License

• Mediation Center

  Mediation is an opportunity for parties and attorneys to meet privately to discuss issues of the case, and parties are empowered to have some input in the outcome of their case with the mediator drawing up an outline for settlement in the session. After signing with attorneys present, an agreement is binding.

• Mental Health

  Information regarding the treatment of persons proved to be suffering from mental illness or drug or alcohol addiction.

• Minor Guardianships

  Information on Minor Guardianships

• Operating Procedures

  Local Court Operating Procedures - This page details local operating procedures that apply to the Probate Court of Carroll County, as directed by Judge Cason. Compliance with these local procedures will assist in the timely and orderly disposition of matters filed in this Court.

• Probate Court - FAQ

  Frequently Asked Questions regarding Probate Court

• Probate of Will in Solemn Form Notice Rules

  Notice rules regarding the probate of will in solemn form

• Probate of Wills

  An individual who dies, also called a decedent, and who has a will is said to have died testate. The will is usually offered for probate by the individual who is named in the will as the executor. The process of probating a will is the formal process by which the Probate Court determines a document has been proved to be the last will and testament of the decedent and officially appoints the executor or some other person to handle the distribution of the decedent’s property. Even if the will is not going to be probated, anyone who is in possession of the will of an individual who has died must bring the will to the Probate Court for filing.

• Rules of Inheritance

  This page outlines a summary of the Georgia Law which determines who are heirs at law of a Decedent (the person whose death necessitates the administration of his or her estate). The actual statute may be found in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Section 53-2-1.

• Schedule of Costs and Fees

  A breakdown of the schedule of costs including Notes, Explanations and Examples.

• Useful Information

  There are a number of different proceedings which may be filed in the Probate court following the death of a Georgia resident or a non-resident owning property in the State of Georgia. Proceedings are filed in the Probate Court of the county of the decedent’s residence in Georgia or in the county where property of a non-resident is located. This page briefly describes the usual, initial proceedings.