Celebrity Deaths in 2021

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In 2021 we said goodbye to many well-known celebrities - some famous and some infamous. This list includes many of…

Common Law Marriage: Court finds Wife was not a “Wife”

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By statute, Georgia law provides that "No common-law marriage shall be entered into in this state on or after January…

Executor Is Subject to Probate Court’s Authority While Serving

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In In re Estate of Cornett, 357 Ga. App. 310 (2020), Sarah Cornett was appointed successor Executor over the Will…

Form: Health Values Questionnaire

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In addition to a health care advance directive, one way to create evidence regarding your health treatment wishes and end-of0life…

Form IRS Form 2848, Power of Attorney

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If you want someone to represent you in front of the IRS, you will need to execute Form 2848. The…

Petition for Accounting Does Not Trigger In Terrorem Clause

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In In re Estate of Burkhalter, 354 Ga. App. 231 (2020), William Burkhalter was executor of the estate of Louise…

Probate Court May Restrict a Conservator’s Power to Spend Ward’s Income

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In In re Estate of Jenkins, 358 Ga. App. 254 (2021), the ward (Shaun Jenkins) sustained profound injuries as an…

Form: Ethical Wills

3 years ago

An Ethical Will is a statement of values you want to pass along to those you leave behind. It is…