Executor Reporting Requirements Georgia

Summary

Georgia law requires executors to provide estate inventories and annual returns. Beneficiaries can waive these reports in writing but can revoke the waiver with a written request to the executor and possibly the probate court. Consult a legal professional for proper procedures.

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What is the Georgia probate law that states a executor has to send regular accounting reports.
Hello ****, under Georgia law, executors have a duty to manage and distribute the estate properly.
- Georgia Code § *-*-* states that an executor should provide an inventory of the estate and an accounting of debts and credits.
- § *-*-* requires annual returns.
- § *-*-* allows beneficiaries to request additional reports.
Please consult with a legal professional for advice.
Waiving right to reports
Hello ****, in Georgia, beneficiaries can waive their right to annual returns or any other reports by the executor. However, this should be done in writing. Always consult with a legal professional before making such decisions.
Revoking that right.
Hello ****, you mentioned revoking the right to reports. To confirm, are you asking about how to revoke the waiver that you previously granted to the executor in Georgia?
Yes.
In Georgia, to revoke a previously granted waiver, you should provide a written request to the executor and, if needed, to the probate court. However, consult a legal professional to ensure proper procedure.