Estate Planning

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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Researching Health Care Providers and Filing Complaints Against Them (Links)

The following links can be used to research health care providers and, if necessary, to file a complaint with State…

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Right to Die (or Live): Cases

“Right to Live” appeal dismissed as moot (N.J. Super.) ------------------------------------------ Rueben Betancourt underwent surgery to remove a malignant tumor from…

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Probate Litigation

Probate heir has no property right in conservatorship estate (Ga.) ------------------------------- Opal Stewart was appointed as her father’s conservator. After…

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Medicaid: Cases

Cooperative federalism is not license to re-write clear federal rules (Co. App.) Ruth Koehler sued the Department after it terminated…

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Trusts: Cases

Trustee had discretion to assess defense costs to wayward son (Ga. App.) ------------------------------------ Howard McPherson established an irrevocable trust in…

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Preparing for your future

David McGuffey did this interview with Elva Combs and Dan Combs several years ago, but it's still worth a look.…

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Special Needs Roundtable

On July 29, 2016, the Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey hosted a Special Needs Roundtable in Dalton, Georgia.…

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Religious End-of-Life Values

In Isaiah 38:1-3, the prophet said "In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The…

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