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