Legal Opinion

In re Estate of Wertzer

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided November 12, 2014No. A14A1444PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MCMILLIAN, Judge.

The parties to this appeal, Grace Wertzer (“mother”) and Saul Wertzer (“father”), are the biological parents of Sierra Leigh Wertzer, an incapacitated adult.1 The primary issue in this appeal is whether the probate court had the authority to enter an order establishing a visitation schedule with the father, over the objection of the mother, who had been appointed Sierra’s guardian and conservator. We now hold that the probate court does have such authority.

The record and hearing transcripts show that the mother and father were divorced in 2004. Pursuant to the terms of the…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. U.S. Bank National Ass'n v. GordonSupreme Court of Georgia · 2011
  2. Heath v. SimsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2000
  3. Cruver v. MitchellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2008
  4. Gnann v. WoodallSupreme Court of Georgia · 1999

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. CL SNF, LLC v. FOUNTAINSupreme Court of Georgia · 2021
  2. In Re the Estate of Shaun A. Jenkins Jr. Adult WardCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2021

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