For families handling it themselves

Plain-English Georgia estate guides

Written by a Georgia probate attorney and former judge. Current for 2026 under Title 53. Instant download.

What you get

Two tools that work together

The guide explains the process. The workbook helps you do it. Buy either alone, or save with the bundle.

Douglas Probate & Estate Law
What To Do When Someone Dies in Georgia
The Guide · 18 pages

The step-by-step guide

$29
  • The first two weeks: what to handle right away
  • Do you even need probate? Many Georgia estates don’t
  • All five Georgia paths, in plain English
  • Wills, no wills, and common costly mistakes
  • Plain-English glossary of every term
Get the guide — $29
Douglas Probate & Estate Law
The Georgia Executor’s Estate Organizer
The Workbook · Fill-in

The fill-in workbook

$39
  • One place to track the whole estate
  • Asset inventory, debts, and contacts worksheets
  • Document locator and expense log
  • 15-step progress tracker and closing checklist
  • Print it, or type right into the file
Get the workbook — $39
Best value

Get both — the complete kit

Together, the guide and workbook take you from the first phone call to a closed estate.

$68 separately
$49
You save $19
Get the complete bundle
Instant download · PDF · Current for 2026
Questions

Good to know before you buy

No. These are educational materials that explain how the process generally works in Georgia and help you get organized. They’re not legal advice and buying them doesn’t create an attorney-client relationship. For advice on your specific situation, talk with a licensed Georgia attorney.

Yes. It’s built around Georgia probate — the actual paths, forms, and rules under Title 53 — not a vague national overview. Court procedures can vary by county, so we point you to confirm details with the right probate court.

Instantly. After checkout you’ll get the files as a PDF download. The workbook can be printed and filled in by hand, or typed into directly on your computer.

The guide tells you what to do; the workbook is where you do it. Most people want both, which is why the bundle is the best value. If you’re only orienting yourself right now, start with the guide.

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