Elder Law

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

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

12 months ago

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

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

12 months ago

Sole Question on Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form

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

12 months ago

What is Clear and Convincing Evidence?

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

12 months ago

There is no right to appeal a non-final Guardianship Order

In In re Bruni, 369 Ga. App. 488 (2023), the adult children of a proposed ward filed a petition for…

12 months ago

The person nominated by a proposed ward as Guardian or Conservator is not required to file pleadings to be considered

In In Re Estate of Kurtzman, 366 Ga. App. 725 (2023), Bette Kurtzman, 85 years old, had dementia and was…

12 months ago

Moratorium on Nursing Home Staffing Standards

Moratorium on Nursing Home Staffing Standards On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law.…

12 months ago

Medicaid Changes for Seniors in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

There are a few major changes for elders in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. First, as discussed in numerous…

12 months ago

Recent Supreme Court Medicaid Case Does Not Change the Law

Recent Supreme Court Medicaid Case In Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (US 6/26/2025), the Supreme Court decided that two…

1 year ago

Expert Testimony

As an initial proposition, all relevant evidence is admissible. See Federal Rules of Evidence, Rule 402. In 1993, the U.S.…

1 year ago