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May 14, 2026 Probate: Abbeville, GA | Georgia | NoticeRegistry

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Probate — Abbeville (2026-004)

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Brenda Faye Madison has petitioned the Wilcox County Probate Court to be appointed administrator of the estate of Tommy Joe Madison, Sr., and requests waivers of bond, reports, and certain statutory powers; objections must be filed by March 30, 2026.

Key Takeaways

Petitioner: Brenda Faye Madison seeks appointment as administrator
Objections in writing due by March 30, 2026
Request includes waiver of bond and reports under O.C.G.A. §53-12-261
Objections must be sworn before a notary

Published: May 14, 2026 · 5 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Abbeville
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If you don't respond

If no timely written, sworn objections are filed by March 30, 2026, the court may grant the petition and appoint Brenda Faye Madison as administrator with the requested waivers.

What to do next

1
Prepare a written objection
If you oppose the appointment, draft a written objection stating your grounds and have it sworn before a notary; file with the Wilcox County Probate Court by March 30, 2026.
2
Contact the Probate Court
Verify filing procedures and address with the Wilcox County Probate Court before submitting documents to ensure timely filing.
3
Consult an attorney
If you are an heir or creditor unsure of your rights, consult a probate attorney promptly to assess whether to object before March 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who can object to this petition?: Any interested person, including heirs, creditors, or others with a legal interest in the estate, may file a written objection.
How do I file an objection?: File a written, sworn objection with the Wilcox County Probate Court by March 30, 2026; have it notarized or sworn before court personnel.
What happens if I do nothing by March 30, 2026?: The court may grant the petition and appoint Brenda Faye Madison with the requested waivers, limiting future challenges.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Administration: Court authorization for someone to manage and settle a deceased person's estate when there is no executor named.
Waiver of bond: Court permission to skip the surety bond that would normally protect the estate from administrator misconduct.
Waiver of reports: Permission for the administrator to avoid filing routine accounting reports with the court.
O.C.G.A. §53-12-261: Georgia law section authorizing powers and possible waivers for administrators and executors.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF WILCOX COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF TOMMY JOE MADISON, SR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 2026-004
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE

TO: and to whom it may concern
Brenda Faye Madison has petitioned for Brenda Faye Madison to be appointed administrator(s) of the estate of TOMMY JOE MADISON, SR. deceased, of said county. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond, wavier of reports, waiver of statements, and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. All interested persons are hereby notified to show cause 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 with the Court on or before March 30, 2026.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a pro

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Brenda Faye Madison has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of Tommy Joe Madison, Sr.; interested persons must file written objections by March 30, 2026 or the court may grant her requested waivers and powers under Georgia law.

May 19, 2026ProbateWilcox

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