Can someone challenge an intestate succession after the estate has already been distributed?

Yes, someone can challenge an intestate succession after the estate has already been distributed in the state of Georgia. According to Georgia intestate succession law, anyone who has a claim against the estate or a legal interest in any of the property held by the deceased has the right to challenge the distribution of the estate. The person making the challenge needs to provide evidence that the estate was not distributed according to the law. The challenge must be made within the allotted time after the distribution of the estate, otherwise, the beneficiary may not be able to challenge the distribution. The amount of time allotted depends on the type of challenge being made. If it’s a challenge to the amount ofproperty distributed or the legal rights of the beneficiaries, then the challenge must be made within three years of the estate being distributed. If it’s a challenge to the qualifications of an heir, then it must be made within one year after the estate has been distributed. If it’s successfully proven that the estate was distributed incorrectly, then the court can either order a new distribution of the estate or adjust the distribution of the estate to include the rightful estate beneficiaries.

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