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A valid will does not expire after a certain amount of time, does not have to be notarized, and does not have to be submitted to a probate court in advance. Review your will every few years or after any major life event, such as a birth or death.

In order for a will to be valid in Georgia, it must be written ? either typed or by hand. The will has to be signed by the testator (the person who drafted the will) or by someone he or she asked to sign the will on his or her behalf.

Children but no spouse, your children will split everything equally. This includes biological and adopted children. Both a spouse and one child, they will divide the estate equally. A spouse and more than one child, your spouse will get ? and the children will split the rest of the estate equally.

Steps to Create a Will in Georgia Decide what property to include in your will. Decide who will inherit your property. Choose an executor to handle your estate. Choose a guardian for your children. Choose someone to manage children's property. Make your will. Sign your will in front of witnesses. Store your will safely.

There are several ways to avoid probate in Georgia: Establish a living trust. Name specific beneficiaries for accounts and securities. Establish joint ownership of property.

No, in Georgia, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal. However, Georgia allows you to make your will "self-proving" and you'll need to go to a notary if you want to do that. A self-proving will speeds up probate because the court can accept the will without contacting the witnesses who signed it.