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09/20/2026

Who Inherits When No Immediate Family Is Left?

Inheritance laws continue down the family tree when there is no spouse, children, parents, or siblings.

Terry McGinn explains how grandparents, aunts, uncles, and even cousins may become heirs, and how descendants can step into the place of a deceased relative when an estate is distributed without a will.

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09/17/2026

Do Half Siblings Inherit Equally?

Family relationships can create confusion when it comes to inheritance rights.

Terry McGinn discusses how children of the deceased are treated under Georgia law, including situations involving half siblings, and explains why they may have the same inheritance rights as other children when an estate is divided.

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09/16/2026

Do Half Siblings Inherit Equally?

Family relationships can create confusion when it comes to inheritance rights. Terry McGinn discusses how children of the deceased are treated under Georgia law, including situations involving half siblings, and explains why they may have the same inheritance rights as other children when an estate is divided.

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09/14/2026

Can Grandchildren Inherit an Estate?

Inheritance does not always stop with children.

Terry McGinn explains how estate assets may pass to grandchildren when a child passes away before a parent, and discusses the order of inheritance when there is no surviving spouse, children, or other immediate heirs.

Understanding who is next in line can make a major difference during estate administration.

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09/13/2026

Can Grandchildren Inherit an Estate?

Inheritance does not always stop with children. Terry McGinn explains how estate assets may pass to grandchildren when a child passes away before a parent, and discusses the order of inheritance when there is no surviving spouse, children, or other immediate heirs. Understanding who is next in line can make a major difference during estate administration.

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09/11/2026

Do Stepchildren Affect Inheritance?

Family dynamics can make estate distribution more complicated than many people realize.

Terry McGinn discusses how inheritance laws apply in blended families, why children from previous relationships may still have legal rights to an estate, and how assets are typically divided when there is a surviving spouse, children, or no spouse at all.

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09/10/2026

Do Stepchildren Affect Inheritance?

Family dynamics can make estate distribution more complicated than many people realize. Terry McGinn discusses how inheritance laws apply in blended families, why children from previous relationships may still have legal rights to an estate, and how assets are typically divided when there is a surviving spouse, children, or no spouse at all.

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09/07/2026

Who Gets the Biggest Share?

Determining who inherits from an estate starts with understanding who qualifies as an heir under state law. Terry McGinn breaks down how inheritance works when a spouse, children, or both survive the deceased, and explains why a surviving spouse may be entitled to a protected share of the estate even when multiple children are involved.

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09/06/2026

Why Do Heirs Need to Sign?

Many families are surprised to learn that heirs may need to approve the appointment of an executor, even when a valid will is in place.

Terry McGinn discusses the difference between heirs and beneficiaries and explains why an heir who is not receiving assets under the will may still have an important role during the estate administration process.

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A will does more than name who receives property. Terry McGinn explains that it also names the executor responsible for ...
09/06/2026

A will does more than name who receives property. Terry McGinn explains that it also names the executor responsible for handling the estate.

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