Probate is the court supervised process of administering a person's probate estate. This process includes proving the validity of the Will, appointing the person who will gather and manage the assets of the estate, paying claims against and expenses of the estate, and distributing the assets of the estate to the beneficiaries.

Probate in Georgia is generally not burdensome or expensive. So despite what you may have seen advertised, most Georgia residents are not well served by techniques that are designed to avoid probate, such as revocable living trusts. However, if you own real property in another state or have a complicated family situation, it may be something to consider.