Georgia Law

Georgia Doctor indicted in Hall County, charged with one count of Medicaid Fraud and one count of False Statements

The Office of the Attorney General, on September 17, 2021, announced that the office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has indicted…

3 years ago

Divorce as a Medicaid Planning Option

Divorce is one of the most aggressive Medicaid planning tools. Divorce should not be approached lightly and should not be…

4 years ago

Georgia Co-Age Announces 2022 Legislative Priorities

The Georgia Council on Aging (Co-Age) recently announced its legislative priorities going into the 2022 legislative session. They are: Restore…

4 years ago

Can a Probate Court Order Visitation in a Guardianship Case?

In In re Estate of Wertzer, 330 Ga. App. 294 (2014), the primary issue was whether the probate court had…

4 years ago

Indictment Announced in Case Involving Elderly Victim

On July 30, 2021, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of Borin Khoun on four counts of Theft…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

How Do I file a Deed in Georgia?

The first step when filing a deed is to have the deed prepared. Although it is not required, we suggest…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

Where do I file a case in Georgia? (Venue)

Venue, as a general matter, indicates where (in which court) a legal matter should be filed. It is sometimes confused…

4 years ago