Probate and Administration

Form: Georgia Conservator’s Return

In Georgia, a Conservator must file an annual return and a final return. The current form appears below. For the…

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News Roundup – November 21, 2021

News Sources: Elder Law Attorney Daniel Tully has 9 questions you should ask before you or a loved one goes…

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Robert C. Port, Super Lawyer – Selecting An Investment Advisor

Robert C. Port is a business litigation attorney practicing with Gaslowitz Frankel, LLC. He is author of Georgia Business Litigation…

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Admitting Medical Records in Probate Court as an Exception to the Hearsay Rule

Former OCGA § 24-3-18 (now § 24-4-826) provides a hearsay exception for medical reports in civil cases without requiring the…

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How Do I Open an Estate In Georgia?

After a loved one dies, it is sometimes necessary to open an estate to access accounts or other property owned…

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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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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

Probate heir has no property right in conservatorship estate (Ga.) ------------------------------- Opal Stewart was appointed as her father’s conservator. After…

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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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