Keith Wood
Probate Judge
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Probate Court Forms and Documents
| Form Name | Description |
| Adult Inventory and Asset Management Plan | Unless relieved by the Court, each conservator of an adult ward is required to annually file an Inventory and Asset Management Plan. |
| Annual and Final Return Form | Unless relieved by the Court, an annual/final return is required to be filed in all estate and conservatorship cases. |
| Application to fie Will Not for Probate | This form is used to file a Will for record only after someone passes away. It does NOT appoint a personal representative of the estate. |
| Duties of the Probate Court | Because of how they were created over time, probate courts in Georgia have original jurisdiction over a number of issues, from the routine to the unusual. This brochure sets out some of the proceedings that occur in the probate courts of this state. |
| Estate Inventory | Unless relieved by the Court, personal representatives of an estate are required to annually file an Inventory of the estate within six months of their appointment. |
| Filing a Claim Against an Estate | The brochure gives basic information about the process of making a claim against an estate. Creditors are encouraged to seek legal advice for any questions related to their claims. |
| GA Probate Proceedings | This brochure gives some brief information on probating an estate. If you have questions as to which procedure is appropriate in an individual case, you should speak with an attorney. Once, you have determined which form you need, you may download it at www.gaprobate.gov |
| Guardianships and Conservatorships in Georgia | This brochure gives some brief information on guardianship and conservatorship proceedings in Georgia. If you have questions about an individual case, you should speak with an attorney. |
| Heirs Determination Worksheet | This worksheet is required to be completed for ALL estate cases. It helps one determine who the heirs are of a decedent. |
| Layman's Checklist for a Will | Almost every adult should have a Will and this brochure sets out some of the things a person should consider in making a Will. The Court very strongly encourages anyone who is considering making a Will to consult with an attorney. |
| Marriage License Application Packet | The Marriage License Application Packet contains the information and application required to apply for a Marriage License in Cherokee County. |
| Marriage Record Request Form | Form to Request Marriage Record |
| Minor Inventory and Asset Management Plan | Unless relieved by the Court, each conservator of a minor is required to annually file an Inventory and Asset Management Plan. |
| Outline of Involuntary Commitments | The probate court has jurisdiction over a number of issues that arise out of individuals with a mental illness or who have substance abuse issues. This brochure gives a very brief overview of these proceedings. |
| Personal Status Report | A personal status report is required to be filed in all guardianship cases. |
| Temporary Guardianship Packet | The Temporary Guardianship Packet contains the required Petition for Temporary Letters of Guardianship along with additional required documentation. All information should be reviewed carefully. |
| WCL Modification Form | Affidavit to replace a lost or damaged Weapons Carry License or to change the name and/or address on a license previously issued by Cherokee County |
| Weapons Carry License Application Packet | Weapons Carry License are being done by appointment only at this time |
| What to do When a Loved One Dies | This brochure gives some information on things that may need to be considered following the death of a close family member. |
| Will filed for Safe-Keeping | This form is for an individual who wished to file their OWN WILL for safe-keeping with the Court. |
