Commonly, when people create their wills, they identify one or more individuals to supervise the distribution of their assets. The person who fills this role is called an executor. An executor uses an assent to devise to transfer real property from the decedent's estate to beneficiaries named in the decedent's will.

Under Georgia law, "title to property in the estate does not pass to the heirs or beneficiaries until the personal representative assents thereto" (OCGA 53-8-15).

Record the completed assent to devise, along with any necessary supporting documents, with the real property records of the appropriate county. This shows that the executor assents to the passing of title from the decedent to the beneficiary.

Consult an attorney with questions about the assent to devise form, or with any other issues related to probate in Georgia.

(Georgia Assent to Devise Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Common Uses for Assent to Devise

Provide evidence that a trustee has authority to transact
Document the authority of a trustee to act on behalf of a trust
Sell estate property to satisfy debts or obligations
Transfer property as part of estate administration
Document a change of trustee for properties held in trust
Establish a trust's interest in real property for public record

Compare other Georgia deed forms and documents

Quitclaim Deed Gift Deed Warranty Deed Special Warranty Deed Grant Deed Correction Deed Easement Deed Termination, Cancellation of Easement / Right of Way Mineral Deed Mineral Deed with Quitclaim Covenants Trustee Deed Executor Deed Administrator Deed Transfer on Death Deed Transfer on Death Deed for Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien Claim of Mechanics Lien Notice of Contest of Lien Interim Lien Waiver and Release Affidavit of Non Payment Final Lien Waiver and Release Release of Claim of Lien Specific Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Property Specific Power of Attorney for the Sale of Property Statutory Power of Attorney Deed to Secure Debt and Promissory Note Assignment of Security Deed Cancellation of Security Deed Purchase and Sale Agreement Memorandum of Purchase and Sale Agreement Full Release of Memorandum of Purchase and Sale Agreement Certificate of Trust Lis Pendens Lis Pendens Discharge Disclaimer of Interest

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our assent to devise forms are specifically formatted for each county in Georgia.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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