Elder Law

Probate Court had jurisdiction to construe consent order in the context of Petition to Settle AccountsProbate Court had jurisdiction to construe consent order in the context of Petition to Settle Accounts

Probate Court had jurisdiction to construe consent order in the context of Petition to Settle Accounts

On February 24, 2022, the Georgia Court of Appeals decided In re Estate of Plybon (Appeal No. A21A1740, 2/24/2022). There,…

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News Roundup – 2/25/2022News Roundup – 2/25/2022

News Roundup – 2/25/2022

February is American Heart Month! Read President Biden's Proclamation on American Healrth Month 2022 We regularly post links to news…

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Conviction of Caregiver for Elder Exploitation AffirmedConviction of Caregiver for Elder Exploitation Affirmed

Conviction of Caregiver for Elder Exploitation Affirmed

On February 11, 2022, the Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed Julia Bell's conviction for elder exploitation. She was originally indicted…

3 years ago
Presumptive Eligibility Medical Assistance Federal Poverty Levels for 2022Presumptive Eligibility Medical Assistance Federal Poverty Levels for 2022

Presumptive Eligibility Medical Assistance Federal Poverty Levels for 2022

The Georgia Department of Community Health recently announced the 2022 Presumptive Eligibility Medical Assistance Federal Poverty Levels. These new income…

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Laughing HeirsLaughing Heirs

Laughing Heirs

Poor estate planning (or no planning) can result in unexpected and unintended results. All States have a law similar to…

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Presumption of Validity Applies When Witnesses to Will Do Not RememberPresumption of Validity Applies When Witnesses to Will Do Not Remember

Presumption of Validity Applies When Witnesses to Will Do Not Remember

In In Re Estate of McClendon, 359 Ga. App. 259 (2021), decedent David McLendon's Will was offered for probate by…

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News Roundup – 2/18/2022News Roundup – 2/18/2022

News Roundup – 2/18/2022

February 18th is National Caregiver's Day! General News Sources: Will Social Security run out of money? Here's what could happen…

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Summary Judgment Reversed Where Probate Petitioner Offered Contradictory EvidenceSummary Judgment Reversed Where Probate Petitioner Offered Contradictory Evidence

Summary Judgment Reversed Where Probate Petitioner Offered Contradictory Evidence

In In re Estate of Curvan (Ga. Ct. App. A21A1435 2/16/2022), Sharon Lavant offered a July 31, 2019 Will of…

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Don’t Forge Signatures – Just Don’tDon’t Forge Signatures – Just Don’t

Don’t Forge Signatures – Just Don’t

In The Matter of Jerry Boykin (Ga. S22Y0563 2/15/2022), attorney Jerry Bokin had been on disability status since 2018 and…

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Offering a Lost Will for Probate

In Georgia, the original Will must be offered for probate if it is available. If the original Will is lost,…

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