Petition For Year’s Support

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Petition For Year’s Support is a commonly used form within Georgia. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Petition For Year’s Support

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Petition For Year’s Support:

• This form pertains to the State of Georgia

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Georgia’s Form GPCSF 10 - Petition For Year’s Support up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Georgia form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Georgia probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form GPCSF 10, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in GA are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form GPCSF 10 online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form GPCSF 10 witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Petition For Year’s Support to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Georgia.

5 reasons you should submit GPCSF 10 as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Georgia can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Georgia. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Georgia is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Georgia probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Georgia probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form GPCSF 10, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Petition For Year’s Support is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Georgia probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Georgia.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form GPCSF 10 - Petition For Year’s Support f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Georgia probate court office.

Petition For Year’s Support is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Georgia-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Georgia Form GPCSF 10 - Petition For Year’s Support. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

GPCSF 10 [i] Eff. July 2021 PETITION FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT INSTRUCTIONS I. Specific Instructions 1. This form is to be used for filing a petition for year’s support pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 53-3-1 et seq. 2. The amount set apart shall be an amount sufficient to maintain the standard of living that the surviving spouse and each minor child had prior to the death of the decedent, for a period of 12 months, taking into consideration the following: (a) the support available to the individual for whom the property or money is to be set apart, from sources other than year’s support, including, but not limited to, any separate estate and earning capacity of that individual; and (b) such other relevant criteria as the Court deems equitable and proper, including the solvency of the estate. 3. This petition must be filed within 24 months after decedent’s death. 4. The petitioner(s) or his/her/their attorney must prepare and file with the Court, no later than the date of the final order, a Georgia Department of Revenue Form PT-61 for each parcel of real property located in the State of Georgia shown on “Exhibit A.” 5. Signatures of heirs and beneficiaries who acknowledge service must be sworn to before a notary public or the clerk of any probate court of this State. An attorney at law may acknowledge service on behalf of an heir or beneficiary; however, the attorney must certify that he or she currently represents that heir or beneficiary with regard to the pending matter and, in order to comply with O.C.G.A. § 53-11-6, the attorney’s signature must be sworn as provided above. It is not necessary that all acknowledgments appear on the same page. With regard to a power of attorney, the attorney-in-fact may acknowledge service on behalf of the grantor of the power, provided that the power of attorney grants such authority, the signature of the attorney-in-fact is attested, a copy of the power of attorney is attached, and the attorney-in-fact certifies that the copy is a true copy and is still in effect. 6. If the decedent died without a will or left a will that has not yet been probated, paragraph 3 of this petition requires sufficient factual information for the Court to conclude that those listed on “Exhibit B” include each and every heir of the decedent and that there are not additional heirs of the same or closer degree according to O.C.G.A. § 53-2-1. These facts must allow the Court to rule out the possibility that there may be other heirs of the same or closer degree who have not been listed. Provide information as to whether any deceased heirs died before or after the decedent and the name and address of the deceased heir’s personal representative, if applicable. The personal representative of a post deceased heir is authorized to consent on behalf of that heir. O.C.G.A. § 53-7-1. A person’s heirs are determined at the time of that person’s death. A close relative must be alive at GPCSF 10 [ii] Eff. July 2021 the time the decedent dies to be an heir. If an heir who outlived the decedent subsequently dies, that post deceased heir must be represented by the personal representative of his or her estate or by a guardian ad litem. [If you are uncertain how to determine the heirs of a decedent, refer to the “Heirs Determination Worksheet” available from the probate court or at www.gaprobate.gov.] Examples of such statement would be: (a) “Decedent was or was not married at the time of his death and had no children born, adopted, living or deceased, other than listed herein”; (b) “Decedent had no other siblings half or whole other than those listed herein”; and (c) “Decedent’s brother who died previously had no other children born, adopted, living or deceased, other than listed herein.” 7. “Exhibit B” also requires that the tax commissioner be listed for each county in which there is real property owned by the decedent. 8. O.C.G.A. § 53-11-2 provides that a party to a probate proceeding who is not sui juris must be represented by a guardian provided that the Court may appoint a guardian ad litem or determine that the natural guardian, guardian, conservator, or testamentary guardian has no conflict and may serve. When a party to a proceeding in the probate court is a post deceased heir whose estate has no personal representative, such deceased heir’s estate may be represented in the proceeding by a guardian ad litem. Should a guardian ad litem be necessary because a party is not sui juris, use GPCSF Supplement 1. 9. Use GPCSF Supplement 2 if the Court determines it is appropriate to appoint a special process server. 10. Use GPCSF Supplement 3 when an additional certificate of service is necessary. 11. Exhibits should be labeled as “Exhibit A,” “Exhibit B,” etc. in consecutive order. The corresponding letter of each said exhibit should be inserted into the appropriate place in the form. 12. According to Uniform Probate Court Rule 5.6 (A), unless the Court specifically assumes the responsibility, it is the responsibility of the moving party to prepare the proper citation and deliver it properly so it can be served according to law. All pages after the notice regarding Uniform Probate Court Rule 5.6 (A) are to be completed by the moving party, unless otherwise directed by the Court. II. General Instructions General instructions applicable to all Georgia Probate Court Standard Forms are available in each probate court or at www.gaprobate.gov, labeled GPCSF 1. GPCSF 10 [1] Eff. July 2021 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ DECEASED ) PETITION FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT The petition of ___________________________________________________________ [Full name of petitioner] First Middle Last whose physical address(es) is/are __________________________________________________ Street City County State Zip Code and mailing address(es) is/are _____________________________________________________ Street City County State Zip Code shows the Court the following: 1. The petitioner is: _____ (a) the surviving spouse who has not married since the death of the decedent. _____ (b) a guardian or other individual acting on behalf of minor child(ren), who have not turned 18 prior to the filing of this petition and have not married [state specific relationship]: _______________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________, [Full name of decedent] First Middle Last whose place of domicile was______________________________________________________, Street City County State Zip Code departed this life on _________________, 20 ______. 2. [Initial one] _____ (a) There is not a will. [List in “Exhibit B” all of the decedent’s heirs at law, with age or majority status, address and relationship to the decedent set opposite the name of each. For any minor, include the date of birth and the name and address of the parent or guardian.] _____ (b) There is a will, which has been offered for probate; however, a personal representative has not been appointed as of the date this petition was filed. [List the personal representative to be appointed, all of the heirs at law of the decedent, with age or majority status, address and relationship to the decedent set opposite the name of each, the beneficiaries named in the will in “Exhibit B.” For any minor, include the date of birth and the name and address of the parent or guardian.] _____ (c) There is a will, which will be offered for probate. [List the personal representative to be appointed, all of the heirs at law of the decedent, with age or majority status, address and relationship to the decedent set opposite the name of each, the beneficiaries named in the will in “Exhibit B.” For any minor, include the date of birth and the name and address of the parent or guardian.] GPCSF 10 [2] Eff. July 2021 _____ (d) There is a will, which will not be offered for probate but is hereby filed with this Court not for probate or is already on file with this Court. [List the personal representative named in the will, all of the heirs at law of the decedent, with age or majority status, address and relationship to the decedent set opposite the name of each, the beneficiaries named in the will in “Exhibit B.” For any minor, include the date of birth and the name and address of the parent or guardian.] _____ (e) There is a will, which has been probated. [List the appointed personal representative. The names of the beneficiaries are not required to be listed in “Exhibit B” unless the appointed personal representative and the petitioner are the same person. For any minor, include the date of birth and the name and address of the parent or guardian.] A copy of the final order and letters of appointment are attached as “Exhibit ____,” in the event the letters were not issued by the probate court named in the style above. _____ (f) There is an appointed administrator. [List the appointed personal representative in “Exhibit B.” The names of the heirs are not required to be listed in “Exhibit B” unless the personal representative and the petitioner are the same person. For any minor, include the date of birth and the name and address of the parent or guardian.] A copy of the final order and letters of appointment are attached as “Exhibit ____,” in the event the letters were not issued by the probate court named in the style above. 3. Required for all estates in which the heirs must be listed in “Exhibit B.” [Provide sufficient factual information to enable the Court to conclude that all of the heirs of the decedent are included and that there are no heirs of the same or closer degree according to O.C.G.A. § 53-2-1. Provide the names of any deceased heirs and include the date of death for each (see instructions for further clarification). Also, state here all pertinent facts that may govern the method of giving notice to any party and that may determine whether or not a guardian ad litem should be appointed for any party. If any heirs listed in “Exhibit B” are cousins, grandchildren, nephews or nieces of the decedent, indicate the deceased ancestor through whom they are related to the decedent.] ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ GPCSF 10 [3] Eff. July 2021 4. Petitioner shows that the minor child(ren) of the decedent and/or the surviving spouse (is)(are) entitled, before the payment of debts of the decedent, to an allowance called “Year’s Support,” which petitioner hereby claims for the individual(s) named in paragraph 6 of this petition. 5. The decedent’s estate consists of real and/or personal property of the probable value of _____________________________________ dollars. 6. A schedule of the property or a statement of the amount of money, or both, which the petitioner proposes to have set apart to the following individuals: ______________________________________________________________________________ [List the full name(s) of the individual(s) whom the petitioner proposes the year’s support be set apart to, usually the spouse and minor child(ren).] is attached hereto as “Exhibit A,” and made a part hereof. 7. In addition to all taxes and tax liens on real property accrued for years prior to the year of the decedent’s death, petitioner elects to have property taxes on any real property set apart as year’s support divested as follows: [Only select one] ______ (a) Real property taxes accrued in the year of decedent’s death; ______ (b) Real property taxes accrued in the year in which this petition is filed; or ______ (c) Real property taxes accrued in the year following the filing of this petition if this petition is filed in the year of the decedent’s death. 8. Additional data: [Where full particulars are lacking, state here the reasons for any such omission.] ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ GPCSF 10 [4] Eff. July 2021 WHEREFORE, petitioner prays: 1. That this petition be accepted and filed. 2. That notice issue and be published and served as required by law. 3. That any interested person who is a minor or an incapacitated adult have a guardian ad litem appointed for him or her. 4. That this Court grant such other and further relief as it deems proper under the circumstances. This _____ day of ___________________, 20 _____. ____________________________________ Signature of the Petitioner ____________________________________ Printed Name of the Petitioner ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Mailing Address ____________________________________ Telephone Number Signature of Attorney: ______________________________________________________ Printed Name of Attorney: ______________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Telephone Number: __________________ State Bar #________________________ GPCSF 10 [5] Eff. July 2021 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ DECEASED ) PETITION FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT “EXHIBIT A” SCHEDULE OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT [If the petitioner proposes to have set apart any interest in real property, then the complete legal (metes and bounds) description of the real property and the interest therein must appear in full on this schedule and on the proposed Certificate of Order of Year’s Support (pages 9-11).] The following is a schedule of the property or a statement of the amount of money or both which the petitioner proposes to have set apart as year’s support and the portions to be allocated to the surviving spouse and/or to all the minor children of the decedent: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ GPCSF 10 [6] Eff. July 2021 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ DECEASED ) PETITION FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT “EXHIBIT B” LIST OF INTERESTED PERSONS [To be completed (1) if there is not an appointed executor or administrator of the estate, or (2) if the petitioner has been appointed the executor or administrator of the decedent’s estate.] Petitioner hereby certifies that he/she has made reasonable inquiry to ascertain the names, last known addresses, and ages (if under 18) of all the interested persons with respect to the within matter. Petitioner understands that, for purposes of this affidavit, the term “interested person” refers to the above-named decedent’s children, spouse, other heirs at law, beneficiaries, creditors, and any others having a property right or claim against the estate which may be affected by the above Year’s Support proceeding, including but not limited to the tax commissioner for each county in which the decedent owned real property. Petitioner hereby certifies that the following are all of the interested persons known to petitioner with respect to this matter and that any incapacitated adults are identified as such. [For each individual named put the appropriate letter to show the relationship to the decedent – heir (H), beneficiary (B), creditor (C), personal representative (PR), or other (O). Be advised both heirs and beneficiaries should be listed when there is a will which has not been probated, or the petitioner and the personal representative are the same person; only beneficiaries should be listed when the petitioner is the executor or administrator of a will that has been probated; only heirs should be listed when there is no will.] Name Age (or over 18) Last Known Address Relationship to Decedent ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ GPCSF 10 [7] Eff. July 2021 VERIFICATION GEORGIA, __________________________ COUNTY Personally appeared before me the undersigned petitioner(s) who, after being duly sworn, state(s) that the facts set forth in the foregoing petition for year’s support (and the attached exhibit(s)) are true and correct. Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of ________________, 20____. ____________________________________ Signature of Petitioner ___________________________________ ____________________________________ NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name of Petitioner My Commission Expires: _______________ GPCSF 10 [8] Eff. July 2021 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ DECEASED ) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE AND CONSENT TO AWARD OF YEAR’S SUPPORT The undersigned, being over 18 years of age, laboring under no legal disability and being an interested person hereby acknowledges service of the petition for year’s support along with the attached exhibits and notice, waives all further service and/or notice, and hereby consents to the award of year’s support as proposed in the petition and attached exhibits. Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of ________________, 20____. ____________________________________ Signature of Interested Person ___________________________________ ____________________________________ NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name of Interested Person My Commission Expires: _______________ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of ________________, 20____. ____________________________________ Signature of Interested Person ___________________________________ ____________________________________ NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name of Interested Person My Commission Expires: _______________ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of ________________, 20____. ____________________________________ Signature of Interested Person ___________________________________ ____________________________________ NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name of Interested Person My Commission Expires: _______________ GPCSF 10 [9] Eff. July 2021 Probate Court Return Mailing Address: _______________________________ _______________________________ (Above space to be used for filing in Superior Court Clerk’s Office of Deeds and Records) IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ DECEASED ) CERTIFICATE OF ORDER OF YEAR’S SUPPORT (Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 53-3-11) DATE ORDER GRANTED: ______________________________________________________ GRANTOR: [Name of decedent] ___________________________________________________ GRANTEE: [Full name of each person awarded year’s support. The surviving spouse and/or all minor child(ren) of the decedent] ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS OF GRANTEE: ______________________________________________________________________________ GPCSF 10 [10] Eff. July 2021 Legal description of real property and interest therein: Original certificate delivered or mailed to clerk of Superior Court of _____________________ County on __________________, 20____. GPCSF 10 [11] Eff. July 2021 Certificate prepared by: __________________________ SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY State Bar # _____________________ OR PETITIONER I do hereby certify that the above information is based on the order of the probate court issued on the date set out above. By: ___________________________________ __________________________________ Clerk of the Probate Court __________________________________ Probate Court Return Mailing Address GPCSF 10 [12] Eff. July 2021 NOTICE THE FOLLOWING PAGES ARE TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PETITIONER (MOVING PARTY) UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COURT. SEE UNIFORM PROBATE COURT RULE 5.6 (A). GPCSF 10 [13] Eff. July 2021 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ DECEASED ) PETITION FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT ORDER FOR NOTICE The petition for year’s support having been filed in this office, let notice issue and be published once a week for four weeks as required by law. Further, it appearing that the estate (is)(is not) represented by a person other than the petitioner, let the clerk of this Court serve a copy of the notice in this matter upon (such representative other than the petitioner)(all interested persons listed in “Exhibit B” to the petition, except those who have acknowledged service) not fewer than 30 days prior to the date and time for objection to be filed shown in this notice. It is further ordered that the clerk of this Court must serve a copy of the petition within five days of its filing upon the tax commissioner or tax collector of any county in this State in which real property is proposed to be set apart is located. SO ORDERED this _________ day of ________________________________, 20____. _______________________________________ Judge of the Probate Court GPCSF 10 [14] Eff. July 2021 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ DECEASED ) NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT The petition of _________________________________________________, for a year’s support from the estate of ________________________________________________________, deceased, for decedent’s (surviving spouse)(and)(minor child(ren)), having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before _______________________________, 20____, why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be (held on _________________________ in the probate court of the above-named county, courtroom _________________, (address) ______________________________, Georgia) (scheduled at a later date). If no objections are filed the petition may be granted without a hearing. _______________________________________ Judge of the Probate Court By: ___________________________________ Clerk of the Probate Court _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Address _______________________________________ Telephone Number GPCSF 10 [15] Eff. July 2021 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ DECEASED ) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT [Notice should be given to all interested persons included in “Exhibit B” and the personal representative, if one has been appointed, of the decedent’s estate and the tax commissioner for any county in which the decedent owned property, must be listed here]: I certify that I have this date mailed (unless otherwise noted) in an envelope with the proper postage affixed thereto for First-Class Mail delivery a copy of the notice to the following persons at the addresses below: This _______ day of ________________, 20____. ___________________________________ Clerk of the Probate Court ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Address ___________________________________ Telephone Number GPCSF 10 [16] Eff. July 2021 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ DECEASED ) FINAL ORDER FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT The petition for a year’s support for decedent’s (surviving spouse)(and)(minor child(ren)), setting forth the property sought to be set apart as a year’s support, was filed; notice was issued, published, and served as required by law; and no objection was filed to the petition. WHEREFORE IT IS ORDERED that the petition is granted and the property shown on the schedule of property attached hereto as “Exhibit A” and made a part hereof is hereby awarded to ___________________________________________________, decedent’s surviving spouse, and [Name of surviving spouse] ___________________________________________________, decedent’s minor child(ren), and [Name(s) of minor child(ren)] further that property taxes on any real property awarded hereby shall be divested as elected in the petition and to the extent permitted or authorized by O.C.G.A. § 53-3-4. SO ORDERED this _____ day of __________________, 20____ ___________________________________ Judge of the Probate Court