Epperson v. Epperson

Smith, Judge.

Appellee Robert J. Epperson sought and obtained in the probate court temporary guardianship over the person and property of his father, Verner Lee Epperson, due to advanced age and physical illness or disability. OCGA § 29-5-1 (a). The father appealed to the superior court for de novo review of the determination that he needed a guardian. OCGA §§ 5-3-2; 5-3-29. The superior court “affirmed” the probate court’s ruling, finding “by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent is incapacitated by reason of physical illness and disability to the extent that the respondent lacks…