When people create their wills, they generally name one or more individuals to supervise the distribution of their assets. Georgia customarily uses the term "personal representative" to refer to both executors and administrators, but get more specific when it comes to conveying title to real estate. An executor is a personal representative designated in a will to manage a testate decedent's estate; an administrator is appointed by the probate court, and can be involved in either testate or intestate (without a will) processes.

During probate, the court may direct an executor to sell real property pursuant to the terms of the decedent's will, to pay the estate's debts, or to consolidate the decedent's estate for devise among multiple beneficiaries. The named personal representative uses an executor's deed to transfer real property from a testate estate. The executor's deed contains all the information required for a standard conveyance, such as a quitclaim or warranty deed, but also includes relevant details about the decedent and the probate case.

To transfer title to a buyer, record the completed executor's deed, along with any necessary supporting documents, with the real property records of the appropriate county.

Consult an attorney with questions about the executor's deed, or with any other issues related to probate in Georgia.

(Georgia Executor Deed 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 Executor Deed

Distribute real estate to beneficiaries of an estate
Facilitate the sale of trust-held real estate
Establish a trust's interest in real property for public record
Provide proof of trust existence without disclosing trust terms

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 Assent to Devise 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 executor deed 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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