Last Will and Testament

Testamentary capacity – Murchison v. Smith

Murchison v. Smith, 270 Ga. 169 (1998). Ms. Annie Bell Smith was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in December 1994.…

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Testamentary capacity – Estate of Diaz

In re Estate of Diaz, 271 Ga. 742 (1999). Leanora Diaz (Diaz) died on April 3, 1997. During the year…

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Testamentary capacity – Ashford v. Van Horne

Ashford v. Van Horne, 276 Ga. 636 (2003). Dr. Alexander Ashford and his wife were estranged after marrying in 1968.…

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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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Barber v. Holmes, 2007 Ga. LEXIS 793 (Ga. 2007)

Corrine Barber died on June 22, 2005. Her Will left the bulk of her estate to her youngest child, Alecia…

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In re Estate of Margretta K. Brice, 2007 Ga. App. LEXIS 1224 (2007)

Margretta K. Brice died leaving two children, Janice B. Stout and Stephen Curtice Brice. After Margretta died in 2005, Stephen…

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Tuttle v. Ryan, 2007 Ga. LEXIS 842 (2007)

Porter Morrison Ryan was survived by her daughter, Mary Frances Tuttle and other relatives. After Porter died in 2003, Tuttle…

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Mosley v. Warnock, 282 Ga. 488 (2007)

A jury trial was held to determine whether Mildred Hilton had testamentary capacity to execute a new Will. After the…

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Written Statements or Lists Disposing of Personal Property

Effective January 1, 2021, Georgia HB 865 (Act 508), amended the Georgia Probate code. Now, if you prepare a written…

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