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Questions to take to a qualified lawyer

For a residential property in Georgia, owned in my own name, by a resident of India.

1. Which country's succession law applies to property in Georgia owned by a resident of India?
2. Does Georgia apply forced-heirship rules that could override my wishes for who inherits?
3. Do I need a separate will in Georgia, or can my India will be recognised there? How should the two be coordinated?
4. Is there inheritance, estate or gift tax on this property in Georgia, in India, or both — and is there a tax treaty or credit?
5. What probate or succession process would my heirs go through in Georgia, roughly how long does it take, and what does it cost?
6. What documents should my family be able to find (title deed, registration, will, IDs, powers of attorney)?
7. Can foreign heirs legally inherit and keep this property, or would they need to sell it?
8. Who should I appoint locally to act if I am unable to (power of attorney or executor)?