Laws, Regulations, Cases & Other Resources

Elder Abuse: BOOTH v. THE STATE, No. S21A0010 (Ga. May 3, 2021)

In Booth v. State, the Georgia Supreme Court considered the appeal of a daughter convicted of killing her mother. Booth…

4 years ago

Bankruptcy Trustee, not beneficiary, had standing to prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claim

On April 23, 2021, the Tennessee Court of Appeals decided Estate of Shelton D. Ramey, Case No. E2020-00270-COA-R3-CV. The Court's…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

Owning Property and Titling Assets

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) provides an overview of how property can be owned, including joint…

4 years ago

Common Ways to Title Your Home

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) discusses common ways to title your home.

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What is Joint Tenancy and When Should I Use It?

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) answers the question, "what is joint tenancy?"

4 years ago

Probate Litigation – Horton and Weisbord

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

4 years ago

RAISE Family Caregivers Act

The RAISE Family Caregivers Act, Public Law 115-119 (January 22, 2018) directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop…

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Unnecessary Institutionalization Prohibited: OLMSTEAD V. L. C. (98-536) 527 U.S. 581 (1999)

In Olmstead v. L.C., 527 U.S. 581 (1999), the Supreme Court turned treatment for individuals with special needs on its…

4 years ago

2021 Tax Rate for Estates and Trusts

Section 1(e) of the Internal Revenue Code imposes an income tax on estate and trusts. 2021 federal income tax rates…

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