Estate Planning

Medicaid: Cases

Cooperative federalism is not license to re-write clear federal rules (Co. App.) Ruth Koehler sued the Department after it terminated…

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Trusts: Cases

Trustee had discretion to assess defense costs to wayward son (Ga. App.) ------------------------------------ Howard McPherson established an irrevocable trust in…

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Preparing for your future

David McGuffey did this interview with Elva Combs and Dan Combs several years ago, but it's still worth a look.…

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Special Needs Roundtable

On July 29, 2016, the Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey hosted a Special Needs Roundtable in Dalton, Georgia.…

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Religious End-of-Life Values

In Isaiah 38:1-3, the prophet said "In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The…

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What to do After a Loved One Dies

After a loved one dies, there are certain things that need to be done. The following is a short checklist.…

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In Terrorem Clause: Giller v. Slosberg (Ga. Ct. App. April 27, 2021)

In Giller v. Slosberg, an elderly father revoked an existing power of attorney, executed a new power of attorney, and…

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Probate Litigation – Horton and Weisbord

A forthcoming article was reviewed in WILLS, TRUSTS, & ESTATES LAW eJOURNAL, Sponsored by The American College of Trust and…

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Shared Decision-Making with Diverse Patients

This is a five episode conference on shared decision-making, produced by the Stanford Geriatric Education Center in 2015. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9zTEPoIDSeXxCN-D6ohzvOWCXly--Gd

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Cooper v. Trust Company Bank, 257 Ga. 272 (1987)

Trust Company Bank was named trustee of a trust created by Nancy Cooper in 1968. The trust provided that the…

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