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Declaratory Judgment Vacated Because It Would Have No Immediate Effect on the Parties’ ConductDeclaratory Judgment Vacated Because It Would Have No Immediate Effect on the Parties’ Conduct

Declaratory Judgment Vacated Because It Would Have No Immediate Effect on the Parties’ Conduct

On March 15, 2022, the Georgia Court of Appeals decided Willis v. Cheeley (A21A1730). There, a contested probate proceeding boiled…

3 years ago
Oregon’s Expanded Medicaid Estate Recovery Pulls Home Back Into EstateOregon’s Expanded Medicaid Estate Recovery Pulls Home Back Into Estate

Oregon’s Expanded Medicaid Estate Recovery Pulls Home Back Into Estate

In Department of Human Services v. Hobart, the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled, on March 2, 2022, that Oregon's Medicaid…

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News Roundup – 3/4/2022News Roundup – 3/4/2022

News Roundup – 3/4/2022

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

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Unauthorized Practice of LawUnauthorized Practice of Law

Unauthorized Practice of Law

Every person has a constitutional right to represent himself or herself. However, the right to represent someone else is regulated.…

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Declaratory Judgment Denying All Future Claims by Non-Parties Exceeded Court’s AuthorityDeclaratory Judgment Denying All Future Claims by Non-Parties Exceeded Court’s Authority

Declaratory Judgment Denying All Future Claims by Non-Parties Exceeded Court’s Authority

In Walker v. Richmond (Ga. Ct. App. 3/1/2022), a Tennessee probate case crossed into Georgia in the context of a…

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Arbitration Agreement Enforced; Trial Court erred in looking beyond HCAD to determine competencyArbitration Agreement Enforced; Trial Court erred in looking beyond HCAD to determine competency

Arbitration Agreement Enforced; Trial Court erred in looking beyond HCAD to determine competency

In Welch v. Oaktree Health and Rehabilitation Center (2/28/2022), the Tennessee Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's determination that…

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Probate Court had jurisdiction to construe consent order in the context of Petition to Settle AccountsProbate Court had jurisdiction to construe consent order in the context of Petition to Settle Accounts

Probate Court had jurisdiction to construe consent order in the context of Petition to Settle Accounts

On February 24, 2022, the Georgia Court of Appeals decided In re Estate of Plybon (Appeal No. A21A1740, 2/24/2022). There,…

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News Roundup – 2/25/2022News Roundup – 2/25/2022

News Roundup – 2/25/2022

February is American Heart Month! Read President Biden's Proclamation on American Healrth Month 2022 We regularly post links to news…

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Conviction of Caregiver for Elder Exploitation AffirmedConviction of Caregiver for Elder Exploitation Affirmed

Conviction of Caregiver for Elder Exploitation Affirmed

On February 11, 2022, the Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed Julia Bell's conviction for elder exploitation. She was originally indicted…

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News Roundup – 2/18/2022News Roundup – 2/18/2022

News Roundup – 2/18/2022

February 18th is National Caregiver's Day! General News Sources: Will Social Security run out of money? Here's what could happen…

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