Elder Law

Stafford v. Idaho Dep’s of Health & Welfare (In re Stafford), 181 P.3d 456 (Id 2008)

Seeking to increase the Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA), the Staffords conveyed their home to a trust. After Mr. Stafford…

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James v. Richman, 465 F. Supp. 2d 395 (M.D. Pa. 2006)

Robert and Josephine James were married when Robert went to the nursing home. A resource assessment was done and Medicaid…

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O.C.G.A. § 53-1-20. Renouncing property; procedures; relation back; abridgement; fiduciary duties

(a) For purposes of this Code section, the term "property" includes any interest in property and any power over or…

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O.C.G.A. § 53-1-5. Right of individual who feloniously and intentionally kills or conspires to kill to inherit

(a) An individual who feloniously and intentionally kills or conspires to kill or procures the killing of another individual forfeits…

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Lifetime transfers and Satisfactions

O.C.G.A. § 53-1-10. Lifetime transfers (a) A lifetime transfer to a beneficiary of property that is the subject of a…

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O.C.G.A. § 53-7-5. Powers, duties, and liabilities if more than one personal representative; safe deposit boxes or receptacles

(a) If more than one personal representative is qualified and unless the will provides otherwise: (1) The personal representatives must…

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Uniform Transfer on Death Security Registration Act, O.C.G.A. § 53-5-60 through § 53-5-71

O.C.G.A. § 53-5-60. Short title his article shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Transfer on Death…

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O.C.G.A. § 53-5-35. Muniments of title to realty

(a) Wills that are probated or established in another state shall constitute muniments of title for the transfer and conveyance…

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Escheat – Reversion of Property to the State

O.C.G.A. § 53-2-50 As used in this article, the term "escheat" is the reversion of property to the state upon…

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O.C.G.A. § 53-2-7. Vesting of title to property; right to possession

(a) Upon the death of an intestate decedent who is the owner of any interest in real property, the title…

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