Treadwell v. Everett

Hutcheson, Justice.

1. “An advancement is any provision made by a parent out of Ms estate, for and accepted by a child, either in money or property, during his lifetime, over and above the obligation of the parent for maintenance and education.” Code, § 113-1013. And where money or property is transferred by a parent to his child, or for his benefit, the question whether the transfer is to be treated as an advancement depends upon the intention of the parent at the time of the transaction. Barron v. Barron, 181 Ga. 505 (2), 509 (182 S. E. 851), and cit.

2. As a general rule, it is only in cases…