Last Will and Testament

Form: Will for Information Purposes OnlyForm: Will for Information Purposes Only

Form: Will for Information Purposes Only

In Georgia, anyone in possession of an original Will after the Will-maker's death, must file it with the appropriate Probate…

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News Roundup 1-3-2022News Roundup 1-3-2022

News Roundup 1-3-2022

Estate Planning and Estate Tax News: The simple four step guide for estate planning How to get your affairs in…

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

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

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Petition for Accounting Does Not Trigger In Terrorem ClausePetition for Accounting Does Not Trigger In Terrorem Clause

Petition for Accounting Does Not Trigger In Terrorem Clause

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

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Survey: Do you have an Estate Plan?

We'd like to know whether you have an estate plan?

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Issues To Consider as You Age

As you plan for your future, there are steps you can take to make life easier for yourself and your…

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What is the Rule Against Perpetuities?

The Rule Against Perpetuities routinely stumps law students and lawyers, and can turn home-made documents into disasters. A deed, trust…

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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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