HB532 - Kenneth Lee Iverson Act; enact
HB532 - Kenneth Lee Iverson Act; enact
Sponsored by: Everson,Melvin 106th
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 53-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rules for inheritance when decedent dies without a will, so as to provide a short title; to define certain terms; to provide that the court shall have the discretion to award a share of the estate of a decedent who was mentally disabled at the time of his or her death to a legal guardian or a de facto guardian; to provide factors for the court to consider; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
March 2nd, 2007 at 2:14 pm
This only makes sense. A mentally challenged person must be provided care including financial and emotional support to prevent them from joining the homeless popluation. The probate judge should have the ability to award the mentally challenged deceased person’s estate to the people that have provided financial and emotional support during their life. The estate should not be simply awarded based on kindship since the relatives may have provided no support nor had any relationship with the deceased. We have numerous cases where children and mentally challenged adults are being cared for by others than the heirs under the current probate system. The estate should be divided proportionally based on the support given during their life. This could reduce the homeless population even though it is not the main encouragement for caring for the mentally challenged.
March 7th, 2007 at 9:01 am
Please support this bill. If there ever was a common sense bill that should be passed, this is it.
March 7th, 2007 at 9:45 am
There must be care provided for our mentally ill. To
ignore the caretakers is unbelievable. Our homeless situation is growing and most have mental problems. To not give respect and acknowledge the unselfish caretakers does not “fit” with how we want to be known for. The mentally ill are human beings, and when cared for, have positive results. We should be encouraging the caretaking and not “imply” through legislation, that it is appropriate to leave them on the streets. Where are we going with our morals and ethics?
March 7th, 2007 at 9:49 am
It’s only fair to consider the primary caregiver of the mentally challenged person in the estate. What right is it to only include the family, if it’s a possibility the family members haven’t been there emotionally or financially for that person? The caregiver whether it be financial or mental should be entitled to some type of compensation.
March 7th, 2007 at 12:13 pm
I don’t understand why it is not law, already. If the mentally ill person is fortunate to have caretakers, why are they not considered important in the death of the person. Normally, they are rejected and homeless. The deceased mentally ill person desrves the respect and dignity the caretakers thought was important. If heirs care, it is proven by their involvement with the individual. We should not be encouraging the mistreatment or ignoring of our victims of mental illness. Please give respect to the caretakers and consider we could all face the same delima.
March 8th, 2007 at 7:46 pm
It is a rare thing in our society when a newly proposed law makes good old fashion common sense. Those who stand by and care for those who are unable to do so for themselves should be compensated.
March 9th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
This is absolutely common sense and must be supported! These selfless people (caretakers of the mentally ill / disabled) who provide love, care, respect, safety and security for these individuals should be shown the same respect that they have given. It isnt just about the compensation to the caretakers. Caretakers do it because they care, it is about protecting the rights and diginity of the mentally ill / disabled. Please Please support this bill!!