Medicaid is the payer of last resort so applicants have, historically, been required to apply for all other benefits before…
Effective January 1, 2026, the Community Spouse Resource Allowance will increase to $162,660.00. The combined resource allowance will increase to…
In some cases, no one can be found who will consent to medical procedures for a patient. O.C.G.A. § 29-4-18…
If an emergency guardianship is warranted, O.C.G.A. § 29-4-16 sets the requirements for how the hearing is conducted. O.C.G.A. §…
In Matter of Doze, 717 SW 3d 240 (2025), a Missouri Court affirmed the decision below appointing Queen Doze's father…
All things being equal, a Petition for Emergency Guardianship should be denied in favor of a permanent petition. The reason…
In Estate of Sanders, decided on April 8, 2025, Mollie Anne Sanders, surviving spouse of Tony Lee Sanders, filed a…
Petition for Appointment of Emergency Guardian An emergency petition usually begins as an ex parte proceeding. In limited circumstances, an…
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. §…