Georgia Law

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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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…

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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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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…

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Georgia Counties and Cities

Georgia Counties and Cities with links to Probate Court, Clerk of Superior Court, Legal Organ and other relevant information. General…

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