Janelle Johnson

Janelle D. Johnson is the principal attorney and founder of the Law Office of Janelle D. Johnson, where she represents both individuals and small business clients in a variety of civil matters, both transactionally and before the court. Her services include, but are not limited to: landlord-tenant law, immigration, real estate, business law, and estate planning.

Attorney Johnson is licensed to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Georgia.

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District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

Since 2017

Georgia

State Bar of Georgia

Since 2006

Maryland

Supreme Court of Maryland

Since 2023

Maryland State Bar Association

Active Member

2023 - Current

District of Columbia Bar

Active Member

2017 - Current

State Bar of Georgia

Active Member

2006 - Current

Municipal Annexation in North Carolina: The Pros, The Cons, and The Judiciary

N.C. Cent. Law Journal

Strategic Diversity & Inclusion Management

Georgetown University

2018

Executive Coach

New York University

2011

Basic Mediation Training

New York State Dispute Resolution Association

2010

Q. My father died in 2009 a Will suddenly filed in Georgia probat court Aug. 8 2022. We are not sure if the will is legal.

September 2, 2022

A: If you're questioning the validity of the will, it sounds like you're interested in contesting the will. The statute of limitations to contest will depend on the type of probate brought by the executor or interested person. If it's common form probate, then an heir has up to 4 years to contest the will, except minor heirs who require proof in solemn form and interpose a caveat within 4 years after reaching the age of majority. If it's solemn form probate, meaning the heirs/interested persons were provided with notice, an heir/interested person only has 10 days to file an objection after being served with the petition to probate the will; however, if they were required to be served and weren't, then the 4 years applies as if under common form probate. It's best for you to seek legal advice regarding the will as soon as possible, as time is of the essence. ... Read More

Q. In the state of Georgia is there a statue of limitation for a will to be File in probate court

August 31, 2022

A: Under GA Code 53-5-3, a will shall not be offered for probate following the expiration of five years from the latest date on which a petition is filed for: (1) The appointment of a personal representative of the decedent's estate; or (2) An order that no administration is necessary on the decedent's estate; provided, however, that the will of a testator who died prior to January 1, 1998, may be offered for probate at least until December 31, 2002.

Q. Have one inheritance question from the Will of a GA deceased who left monies to an individual who predeceased her.

August 31, 2022

A: The will, as long as it's valid, is what controls in this situation. You have to the look to the intent of the testator and what is to happen to the remainder shares when a beneficiary is no longer available to receive under the will.