Georgia Property Law

Transfer-on-Death Deeds in Georgia

During the 2024 legislative session, HB 1247 morphed into SB 420, which passed both houses and was signed by the…

6 months ago

Promise of life estate, based on oral promise, could be enforced

In Farmer v. Farmer (decided March 15, 2024), the Georgia Court of Appeals reversed the trial court's grant of summary…

6 months ago

How to Communicate with Courts, Parties in Litigation and Others

There are times when formal "legal" communication is necessary. This post addresses several instances regarding how that can be done.…

2 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…

3 years ago

Uniform Transfer on Death Security Registration Act, O.C.G.A. § 53-5-60 through § 53-5-71

O.C.G.A. § 53-5-60. Short title his article shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Transfer on Death…

4 years ago

O.C.G.A. § 53-5-35. Muniments of title to realty

(a) Wills that are probated or established in another state shall constitute muniments of title for the transfer and conveyance…

4 years ago

O.C.G.A. § 53-2-7. Vesting of title to property; right to possession

(a) Upon the death of an intestate decedent who is the owner of any interest in real property, the title…

4 years ago