Legal Opinion

In re Estate of Kaufmann

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided July 7, 2014No. A14A0672Published

1Opinion of the Court

DOYLE, Presiding Judge.

This appeal arises from a Petition for Restoration filed by ward James Irwin Kaufmann, in which he petitioned for a restoration of his rights or, alternatively, for the appointment of a new guardian and new conservator. Kaufmann argues that the probate court impermissibly disregarded the terms of a settlement agreement requiring appointment of a new guardian and new conservator by re-appointing the prior guardian. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

The record reveals that Kaufmann suffered from physical and mental disabilities due to stroke, multiple seizures, or…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. McLeod v. ClementsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2010
  2. Bryce v. WynnSupreme Court of Georgia · 1873

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