Elder Law

Temporary medical consent guardianship; O.C.G.A. § 29-4-18

In some cases, no one can be found who will consent to medical procedures for a patient. O.C.G.A. § 29-4-18…

9 months ago

Conduct of emergency guardianship hearing; limitations on emergency guardianship; O.C.G.A. § 29-4-16

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. §…

9 months ago

Guardianship Appeal Statute is purely statutory

In Matter of Doze, 717 SW 3d 240 (2025), a Missouri Court affirmed the decision below appointing Queen Doze's father…

9 months ago

Prerequisite findings prior to appointment of emergency guardian; evaluation; notice; hearing; O.C.G.A. § 29-4-15

All things being equal, a Petition for Emergency Guardianship should be denied in favor of a permanent petition. The reason…

10 months ago

Probate Court is required to grant Petition for Year’s Support unless a valid objection is filed

In Estate of Sanders, decided on April 8, 2025, Mollie Anne Sanders, surviving spouse of Tony Lee Sanders, filed a…

10 months ago

Petition for appointment of emergency guardian; requirements of petition; O.C.G.A. § 29-4-14

Petition for Appointment of Emergency Guardian An emergency petition usually begins as an ex parte proceeding. In limited circumstances, an…

11 months ago

Phrase “Other obligations” made Special Needs Trust invalid

How the Phrase "Other Obligations" Made Special Needs Trust Invalid Christopher W. G was denied Supplemental Security Income when his…

11 months ago

Requirements of order granting guardianship; service O.C.G.A. § 29-4-13

Requirements of Order Granting Guardianship The Order included with Standard Form 12 includes the required elements found in O.C.G.A. §…

11 months ago

Judicial review of pleadings and evaluation report; findings; hearing, O.C.G.A. § 29-4-12

Judicial Review of Pleadings and Evaluation Report The prejudice is that petitions for guardianship and conservatorship should be denied. That…

11 months ago

Can I help my parent create a Will?

Can I help my parent create a Will? The answer is yes and no. Yes, you can help to the…

11 months ago