A selection of significant matters handled by The Ashford Law Firm.
Attorney Dana Ashford has represented clients in a wide range of complex legal matters across Georgia courts. The following cases reflect the firm's commitment to vigorous advocacy and thoughtful legal strategy.
Appellate matter addressing the scope of year's support under Georgia law. This case involved the rights of a surviving family member to claim year's support from the decedent's estate and the proper legal standards governing such claims.
Georgia Court of Appeals case addressing estate distribution plans, settlement agreements under Georgia Code § 53-5-25, and administrator compensation. This matter involved the proper procedures for approving estate settlements and the rights of administrators to receive compensation from the estate.
Georgia Supreme Court matter addressing the exercise of a power of appointment. This case examined the legal requirements for a valid exercise of a testamentary power of appointment and the rights of appointees and takers in default under Georgia law.
Court of Appeals case addressing the scope of evidence required to prove a common law marriage. This matter examined what evidence is legally sufficient to establish a valid common law marriage under Georgia law and its implications for estate distribution and spousal rights.
Court of Appeals matter involving the entry of a default judgment. This case addressed the procedural standards and legal consequences of a default judgment in Georgia probate court proceedings.
Georgia Court of Appeals matter involving jurisdiction and custody and guardianship claims where parents of minor children were both deceased.
State court matter resulting in a judgment of $990,320,000 against a former power of attorney agent. This case involved claims arising from the abuse of a power of attorney and the breach of fiduciary duties owed to the principal.
State court matter resulting in a judgment of $446,855.00 for breach of fiduciary duty by a power of attorney agent. This case addressed the legal obligations of an agent acting under a power of attorney and the damages recoverable for a breach of those fiduciary duties.
Georgia Supreme Court matter addressing standing to file a will contest. This case examined the legal requirements for establishing standing to challenge the validity of a will in Georgia probate proceedings.
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