Legal Opinion
In Re Martin
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided July 10, 1995No. A95A0451PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Pope, Presiding Judge.
This is an appeal from the Cobb County probate court’s order appointing C. Fred Reeves as guardian of the property of Elizabeth Martin and appointing the Department of Family & Children Services (“DFACS”) as guardian of her person.
Elizabeth Martin is an elderly incapacitated adult who suffers from various ailments, including advanced dementia which has resulted in permanent cognitive impairment. In 1980, Martin hired Rena Mae Calhoun as a paid sitter for her. In 1985, Martin gave Calhoun power of attorney. Calhoun used the power of attorney to handle Martin’s affairs.
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