Conservator has exclusive power to bring, defend or participate in lawsuits for a ward

2 years ago

in Hall v. Davis Lawn Care Service, Inc., 314 Ga. 488 (S22G0019 8/23/2022), the Supreme Court unravelled some messy litigation…

Can I get paid to be a caregiver for a family member?

2 years ago

The answer is, yes, maybe. At USA.gov, there are tips for caregiver support including links to programs that could pay…

Form: Consent to Criminal Background Check

2 years ago

Below is an exemplar consent to a criminal background check. These are required in most guardianship cases and some probate…

Georgia Probate Courts have Exclusive Jurisdiction Over The Probate of Wills

2 years ago

In Carpenter v. Carpenter, 276 Ga. 746 (2003), Gloria and Steven Carpenter appealed an order dismissing their Caveat to the…

Who Can Apply for Medicaid?

2 years ago

Who can file An application must be provided to anyone upon request and may be requested in person, by mail,…

Medicaid’s Obligation to Respond to a Medicaid Application

2 years ago

The Department must dispose of each application by a finding of eligibility or ineligibility, unless: (1) there is an entry…

Filing the Medicaid Application

2 years ago

Applicants seeking Medicaid must file a signed application with the Department. At this time, the application can be submitted through…

Right to Notices Regarding Medicaid from the Nursing Home

2 years ago

Carol and Wilbur Post are typical Elder Law clients. Carol married Wilbur more than forty years ago. Recently, Wilbur’s health…

Alternative Baseball®

2 years ago

Recently we received an unsoliticed email regarding Alternative Baseball®, which originated in Dallas, Georgia, and we decided to republish it…