How the Phrase "Other Obligations" Made Special Needs Trust Invalid Christopher W. G was denied Supplemental Security Income when his…
Requirements of Order Granting Guardianship The Order included with Standard Form 12 includes the required elements found in O.C.G.A. §…
Judicial Review of Pleadings and Evaluation Report The prejudice is that petitions for guardianship and conservatorship should be denied. That…
Can I help my parent create a Will? The answer is yes and no. Yes, you can help to the…
Prerequisite Judicial Finding of Probable Cause The presumption under Georgia law is that a guardianship is unnecessary and should be…
Last updated 9/5/2025 Petition for Appointment of Guardian In Georgia, a Petition for Guardianship is filed on Georgia Probate Standard…
The ultimate test in determining who should be appointed as guardian is "who will best serve the interest of the…
There are times, especially when probating older Wills, when you need signatures from the subscribing witnesses, but you can't find…
Only individuals or the Department of Human Services may serve as guardian. Although not expressly spelled out, only someone capable…
In Georgia, when determining whether a guardianship is necessary, the Court looks solely at capacity. Disability alone is not sufficient…