Short answer
Without a will, the law determines the heirs. The first class comprises children, the spouse and parents; an heir in an earlier class excludes a later class. Not all relatives inherit simultaneously or equally.
Practical example
The deceased leaves a spouse, two children and a mother. Dividing the estate only by the number of children would overlook the spouse’s and mother’s rights.
What to do
Prepare a complete family tree and obtain relationship and death records. Establish whether any potential heir died before the deceased.
Points to consider
The spouse’s own share of joint property is considered separately from the estate and affects the calculation.
Legal basis
Civil Code of Georgia, Articles 1336, 1337. Current text: https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/31702
Information checked on 28 October 2026. The outcome depends on the documents and facts of the individual case.
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