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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Valona Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin, P.C.

4.8
36 Reviews

  • Serving Saint Simons Island, GA

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers2 awards

  • With offices in Brunswick and St. Marys, the law firm of Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin, P.C. provides individuals and businesses throughout Georgia with exceptional... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, All State, and 11 more

Tiffany McKenzie
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Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin, P.C.

4.8
36 Reviews

  • Serving Sea Island, GA

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers2 awards

  • With offices in Brunswick and St. Marys, the law firm of Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin, P.C. provides individuals and businesses throughout Georgia with exceptional... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, All State, and 11 more

Tiffany McKenzie
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The Saylor Law Firm LLP

5.0
4 Reviews

  • Serving Saint Simons Island, GA

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Trusts & Estates, Probate, Tax and Business Law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTax Planning, Business Planning, and 38 more

Jacquelyn Harmon Saylor
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Compass Law

  • 300 Main St., Ste. 301, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

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Williams Rentz

  • 286 Redfern Village, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-4804

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Nightingale, Liles, Dennard & Carmical

  • 1528 Ellis Street, Brunswick, GA 31520

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Rita C. Spalding

  • 1522 Richmond Street, Brunswick, GA 31525

Gilbert C. McLemore, Jr., P.C.

  • 500 F St., Brunswick, GA 31521

Ligon, Lindberg & Lanier, P.C.

  • 158 Scranton Connector, Brunswick, GA 31525

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James A. Yancey Jr. Attorney at Law, P.C.

  • 704 G. Street, Brunswick, GA 31520-6749

Thomas J. Lee P.C.

  • 9 St. Andrews Court, Ste. 101, Brunswick, GA 31520

Phillips, Hunt & Walker

  • 901 G Street, Brunswick, GA 31520

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Forsyth & Tucakovic Law Group LLC

  • 110 First Street, Darien, GA 31305

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R. Gary Wainright

  • 289 Wild Heron Rd., Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-1763

W. Eugene Caldwell, P.C.

  • 1616 Union St., Brunswick, GA 31520-6733

The Schofield Law Firm

  • 1524 Richmond St., Brunswick, GA 31521

Roberts Tate, LLC

  • 2487 Demer Rd., Ste. 400, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

How can I obtain a power of attorney from my father who has dementia?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
It is probably too late for your father to execute a power of attorney. He needs to possess a minimum of testamentary capacity to execute a power of attorney. It sounds like you will need to obtain legal guardianship through the courts to be appointed his guardian and be authorized to make both health care and financial decisions for him. The Clark County Family Courthouse has a self-help center where you can purchase forms or view them online if you want to try to prepare the paperwork on your own. It is not a seamless process so it is usually preferable to hire an attorney with significant guardianship experience to assist you.
It is probably too late for your father to execute a power of attorney. He needs to possess a minimum of testamentary capacity to execute a power of attorney. It sounds like you will need to obtain legal guardianship through the courts to be appointed his guardian and be authorized to make both health care and financial decisions for him. The Clark County Family Courthouse has a self-help center where you can purchase forms or view them online if you want to try to prepare the paperwork on your own. It is not a seamless process so it is usually preferable to hire an attorney with significant guardianship experience to assist you.
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If my father signs something in writing for a quit claim deed will this stop my sister from recording hers?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
Actually a real property question, and potentially very complicated. Short answer, if you recorded first then father doesn't have anything to deed to anybody, so sister is out. However, if her deed was signed first and given to her, and she failed to record, she might be able to change this by suing you.
Actually a real property question, and potentially very complicated. Short answer, if you recorded first then father doesn't have anything to deed to anybody, so sister is out. However, if her deed was signed first and given to her, and she failed to record, she might be able to change this by suing you.
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What are we entitled for if dad didn't have a will?

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Answered by attorney Jayne L. Sebby (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Jayne L. Sebby
You will have to check the intestacy laws of the state your father resided in at the time of his death. In some cases, the estate is split between the surviving spouse and the children of the deceased.
You will have to check the intestacy laws of the state your father resided in at the time of his death. In some cases, the estate is split between the surviving spouse and the children of the deceased.
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