Georgia Guardianship and Conservatorship, OCGA 29-1-1

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Last updated 9/2/2025 Georgia Guardianship and Conservatorship When interpreting Georgia's Guardianship and Conservatorship Code, definitions are critical. In Couch v.…

Probate Court properly exercised its discretion disregarding spouse’s statutory priority as guardian

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In In re Estate of Jenkins, 366 Ga. App. 628 (2023), Gary Jenkins was living in an assisted living facility…

Wrongful death case dismissed because wrong person filed complaint

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In Garner v. Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc., 370 Ga. App. 146 (2023), Appellants alleged that William had been missing since…

Attorney’s fees can be awarded for frivolous claims and defenses in Probate Cases

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The general rule is that "an award of attorney fees and expenses of litigation are not available to a prevailing…

Evidence of facts before and after execution of a Will are relevant when determining whether there was undue influence

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In In Re Estate of Henry, 366 Ga. App. 638 (2023), Charles Henry executed a new Will in 2017, revoking…

How Georgia Courts should Interprete Laws

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In Bell v. Hargrove, 313 Ga. 30 (2021), Bell applied for a weapons carry permit. The Probate Court denied the…

Petitioner has burden of proof in showing the amount necessary for year’s support

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In In re Dallas, 369 Ga. App. 553 (2023), the Probate Court denied a Petition for Year's Support. In Georgia,…

Sole Question on Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form

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We previously reported on In re Estate of Curvan, 362 Ga. App. 665 (2022). This case made its way back…

No Right to Appeal Verbal Order

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There is no right to appeal a case until a final Order is entered. In Long v. City of Madison,…

What is Clear and Convincing Evidence?

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In many cases in involving the Probate Court, the moving party must present clear and convincing evidence to prevail. But…