The ultimate test in determining who should be appointed as guardian is "who will best serve the interest of the…
Only individuals or the Department of Human Services may serve as guardian. Although not expressly spelled out, only someone capable…
In Georgia, when determining whether a guardianship is necessary, the Court looks solely at capacity. Disability alone is not sufficient…
Last updated 9/2/2025 Georgia Guardianship and Conservatorship When interpreting Georgia's Guardianship and Conservatorship Code, definitions are critical. In Couch v.…
In In re Estate of Jenkins, 366 Ga. App. 628 (2023), Gary Jenkins was living in an assisted living facility…
The general rule is that "an award of attorney fees and expenses of litigation are not available to a prevailing…
In many cases in involving the Probate Court, the moving party must present clear and convincing evidence to prevail. But…
In In re Bruni, 369 Ga. App. 488 (2023), the adult children of a proposed ward filed a petition for…
In In Re Estate of Kurtzman, 366 Ga. App. 725 (2023), Bette Kurtzman, 85 years old, had dementia and was…
As an initial proposition, all relevant evidence is admissible. See Federal Rules of Evidence, Rule 402. In 1993, the U.S.…