The Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act ("UPHPA") has been enacted in 21 States. It is designed to preserve family…
In Georgia, O.C.G.A. 53-7-40 provides that claims are paid in the following order: Unless otherwise provided by law, all property…
We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…
Same rules as non-jury civil cases The rules of evidence applicable in civil nonjury trials apply in administrative hearings. O.C.G.A.…
Below is an exemplar consent to a criminal background check. These are required in most guardianship cases and some probate…
In Carpenter v. Carpenter, 276 Ga. 746 (2003), Gloria and Steven Carpenter appealed an order dismissing their Caveat to the…
There are times when formal "legal" communication is necessary. This post addresses several instances regarding how that can be done.…
In Slosberg v. Giller (Georgia Supreme Court 6/30/2022), the Court reversed a Court of Appeals decision we previously reported. David…
O.C.G.A. § 53-7-41 states: “…Every personal representative shall, within 60 days from the date of qualification, publish a notice directed…
The following bills are among those that passed both houses of the Georgia legislature during the 2022 legislative session. Assuming…
