Elder Law

News Roundup, July 19, 2021

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced: Reports shows that words matter. Language can reduce mental health and additional stigman.…

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How Do I Open an Estate In Georgia?

After a loved one dies, it is sometimes necessary to open an estate to access accounts or other property owned…

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News Roundup – June 30, 2021

WFSU Public Media reported that Group Homes For Those With Developmental Disabilities Face A Growing Worker Shortage. Developmental disability service…

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What is the Rule Against Perpetuities?

The Rule Against Perpetuities routinely stumps law students and lawyers, and can turn home-made documents into disasters. A deed, trust…

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Georgia Counties and Cities

Georgia Counties and Cities with links to Probate Court, Clerk of Superior Court, Legal Organ and other relevant information. General…

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Testamentary capacity – Murchison v. Smith

Murchison v. Smith, 270 Ga. 169 (1998). Ms. Annie Bell Smith was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in December 1994.…

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Testamentary capacity – Estate of Diaz

In re Estate of Diaz, 271 Ga. 742 (1999). Leanora Diaz (Diaz) died on April 3, 1997. During the year…

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Testamentary capacity – Ashford v. Van Horne

Ashford v. Van Horne, 276 Ga. 636 (2003). Dr. Alexander Ashford and his wife were estranged after marrying in 1968.…

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Medicaid: A Joint Federal-State Program

In Wilder v. Virginia Hospital Assn., 496 U.S. 498 (1990), the Supreme Court stated: Medicaid is a cooperative federal-state program…

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Medicaid: Standard of Review in Appellate Cases & Interpretation of Statutes, Regulations and Manuals

In Georgia Department of Community Health v. Medders, 292 Ga. App. 439, 2008 Ga. App. LEXIS 804 (2008) the Court…

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