Kevin Hester petitions to be appointed administrator of William Eugene Smith's estate.
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Deadline detected: Objection Deadline — 2026-05-11
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Albany
- Case #
- 2026-ES-064
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Objections
Submit any written objections to the court by May 11, 2026.
- 2
Contact Probate Court
Call (229) 431-2102 for information on filing fees and procedures.
- 3
Prepare for Hearing
If objections are filed, be ready for a hearing scheduled at a later date.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I object to the probate petition?
- Objections must be in writing and filed with the court by May 11, 2026.
- What is the deadline for filing objections?
- All objections must be filed by May 11, 2026.
- Who should I contact for filing fees?
- Contact probate court personnel at (229) 431-2102 for filing fee information.
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Full Notice Text
A-363GEORGIA, DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROBATE COURTIN RE: ESTATE OF: WILLIAM EUGENE SMITHESTATE FILE NO: 2026-ES-064 Kevin Hester has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of WILLIAM EUGENE SMITH, Deceased, of said County. (The Petitioner has also applied for certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. 53-12-261, and waiver of bond/reports/statements.) All interested parties 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 for any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before May 11, 2026. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.Leisa G. BlountJudge, Probate Court Dougherty County, GAP.O. Box 1827Albany, GA 31702(229) 431-2102Citation dates: April 18 and 25, 2026May 2 and May 9, 2026