Decision-Making

News Roundup – 4-22-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources that might be of interest to our viewers. We focus…

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No constitutional right to assisted suicide

In Washington v. Glucksberg, 521 U.S. 702 (1997), the U.S. Supreme Court held that Washington's prohibition against causing or aiding…

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Deed found to be valid despite allegations of undue influence

In Estate of Bane (Tenn. Ct. App. 3/23/2022), Martha Bane gave her son, John Bane, a power of attorney with…

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News Roundup 1-3-2022

Estate Planning and Estate Tax News: The simple four step guide for estate planning How to get your affairs in…

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Appeal Route From Article 6 Probate Court is to Court of Appeals

In Spence v. Dep't of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, 359 Ga. App. 603 (2021), Jermaine Spense was involuntarily committed…

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Form: Health Values Questionnaire

In addition to a health care advance directive, one way to create evidence regarding your health treatment wishes and end-of0life…

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Involuntary Hospitalization and Treatment of Involuntary Patients

The procedure commonly referred to as a “1013” is governed by O.C.G.A. Title 37, Chapter 3 (§ 37-3-41 et seq).*…

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Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult Act (O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-1 et seq.)

An attending physician, treating physician, or other physician licensed according to the laws of the State of Georgia, after having…

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Gun Laws and Related Information

Many people have questions about guns and gun rights, especially as they relate to the elderly. The general answer is…

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Decision-Making Supports for Special Needs Individuals and Others Needing Assistance

Parents who are looking to protect their special needs children often begin by considering how decisions will be made. Capacity…

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