Settling an estate in Georgia
In Georgia, probate typically takes 6-12 months. Georgia has no formal small-estate threshold. Georgia has no state estate tax and no inheritance tax.
The key numbers
Reviewed January 2026- Typical probate timeline
- 6-12 months
- Small estate limit
- No formal small estate threshold
- Small estate process
- Year's Support petition provides immediate family support. No administration needed for estates passing entirely by will to the executor.
- Deadline to file the will / open probate
- No strict deadline
- State estate tax
- No
- Inheritance tax
- No
- Executor pay
- 2.5% of money received + 2.5% of money paid out. Additional compensation for managing property.
- Community property state
- No
- Homestead protection
- $10,000 homestead exemption
Deadlines to know
- Creditor claims publication
- Must publish for 4 weeks
- Creditor response period
- 3 months from publication
- Year's Support petition
- Should be filed promptly
Common questions
How long does probate take in Georgia?
Probate in Georgia typically takes 6-12 months. Simple estates move faster; disputes, real estate in other states, or a business can stretch it.
What is the small estate limit in Georgia?
No formal small estate threshold. Year's Support petition provides immediate family support. No administration needed for estates passing entirely by will to the executor.
Does Georgia have an estate or inheritance tax?
No. Georgia has no state estate tax. It has no inheritance tax.
How much does an executor get paid in Georgia?
2.5% of money received + 2.5% of money paid out. Additional compensation for managing property.
Next steps
Read the full Georgia estate settlement guide, or start with Executor 101.
Get a Georgia checklist with Afterward →Figures last reviewed January 2026. Laws change, and this is general information, not legal advice. Confirm with the Georgia probate court in the county where your loved one lived, or a local estate attorney.