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David McGuffey

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Prerequisite judicial finding of probable cause; notice; petition; evaluations; reporting requirements, O.C.G.A. § 29-4-11

The presumption under Georgia law is that a guardianship is unnecessary and should be dismissed…

3 days ago

Petition for appointment of guardian; requirements for petition, O.C.G.A. § 29-4-10

Last updated 9/5/2025 In Georgia, a Petition for Guardianship is filed on Georgia Probate Standard…

1 week ago

Unavailability of subscribing witnesses to a Will

There are times, especially when probating older Wills, when you need signatures from the subscribing…

1 week ago

Qualifications of guardians selected for adults, O.C.G.A. § 29-4-2

Only individuals or the Department of Human Services may serve as guardian. Although not expressly…

1 week ago

Prerequisite findings prior to appointment of guardian for adult; extent of guardianship, O.C.G.A. § 29-4-1

In Georgia, when determining whether a guardianship is necessary, the Court looks solely at capacity.…

2 weeks ago