Legal Capacity

Georgia Guardianship Code Grants a Guardian Authority to Enter Into a Binding Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreement

In CL SNF, LLC v. Fountain (Ga. Supreme Court September 21, 2021), the Georgia Supreme Court reversed CL SNF, LLC…

3 years ago

End-of-Life Decision Making – Upcoming Webinar on September 14, 2021

The National Institute of Nursing Research announced an upcoming webinar: On September 14, 2021, Dr. Mi-Kyung Song will present “Addressing…

3 years ago

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.…

3 years ago

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.…

3 years ago

UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Video series

The UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Video series provides viewers with practical tools you can use in a variety of…

3 years ago

Patient Self-Determination Act, 42 U.S. Code § 1395cc(f) & 42 U.S. Code § 1396a(w)

The federal Patient Self-Determination Act, passed in 1990 and effective on December 1, 1991, requires most health care providers to…

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