Probate Court Jurisdiction
In Georgia, Probate Court has exclusive jurisdiction over:
- Probate of wills
- Administration of estates
- Appointment and removal of executors and administrators
- Appointment and removal of guardians and conservators of incapacitated adults
- Sale and disposition of estate property
- Audit of returns of executors, administrators and guardians
- Temporary guardianship of minor children
- Commitments to involuntary evaluation and treatment for people with mental, drug or alcohol issues.
- Storage of wills of living persons for safekeeping.
- Issuance of marriage licenses, Georgia Weapons Carry Licenses, certificates of residency and permits for fireworks displays
- Administering oaths of office to elected officials
- Presiding over habeas corpus or criminal preliminary hearing