Wanderlust World Wanderlust World 1. File an application. You must file an application with the probate court in the county where the deceased person lived. The application must include the following information:
* The name of the deceased person
* The date of death
* The county in which the deceased person lived
* The names and addresses of the heirs-at-law
* The names and addresses of the named executors in the will
2. Pay the filing fee. The filing fee for letters testamentary is $10.
3. Provide a copy of the will. You must provide the probate court with a copy of the deceased person's will.
4. Attend a hearing. The probate court will hold a hearing to determine whether the will is valid and to appoint the executors named in the will.
5. Receive the letters testamentary. If the court finds that the will is valid, it will issue letters testamentary to the named executors. The letters testamentary give the executors the authority to administer the estate.
Additional Requirements for Non-Resident Executors
If you are not a resident of Georgia, you may still be able to serve as an executor of a Georgia estate. However, you must meet additional requirements, including the following:
* You must file a bond with the probate court.
* You must designate a registered agent in Georgia.
* You must file an annual report with the probate court.
For more information about obtaining Georgia letters testamentary, please visit the Georgia Probate Court website.