As we age, we may require a little extra support. If you notice that your parent or other loved one needs help with daily tasks, assisted living might be a good option. Unlike nursing homes, assisted living offers a balance between independence and care, allowing...
Caring For You In The Long Term
Estate Planning
Helping your loved ones thrive in a digital world
We all want the best for our aging parents and loved ones. We want them to have comfortable homes, access to healthcare, and help from someone they know and trust. But in today's world, caring for seniors also means helping them stay safe and secure in the digital...
3 reasons that planning for Medicaid is a smart elder law move
Older adults in Georgia have unique legal needs when compared with younger people. For example, they have to consider the possibility of future cognitive decline. They may also need to address the risk of long-term care needs. As people age, they sometimes become...
How does a revocable living trust work?
CNBC reported that only 33% of adults in the U.S. had an estate plan in 2022. At a minimum, most people should have a will and a revocable trust. A revocable living trust is a legal arrangement that allows individuals to manage and distribute their assets during their...
The Georgia probate process
Probate is the legal process that takes place after someone dies. It involves managing the estate, distributing assets to beneficiaries and paying debts. Understanding how probate works in Georgia can help you navigate this often complex and lengthy process. Filing...
Arranging care for a beneficiary with special needs
In the United States, more than 4% of children have some sort of disability, according to Census.gov. Ensuring proper care for your special needs child in the event of your passing is key to providing them with a bright future, even if you are not present. Understand...
What are the limits to a legal guardian’s power?
Guardians of persons and estates hold significant authority to make important decisions for their wards. Some of their powers involve entering into contracts or disposing of properties on behalf of the persons under their guardianship. However, the law puts a limit on...
When should adults in Georgia update their healthcare directives?
An advance healthcare directive is a document that offers protection and peace of mind for an adult with health concerns and/or unique personal values. Those facing significant medical challenges may draft an advance directive as they develop treatment plans with...
Dealing with problematic heirs and beneficiaries as an executor
As administrators of estates, executors must fulfill their duties efficiently and effectively. Otherwise, they would be accountable for errors. Unfortunately, some executors who have to deal with problematic heirs and beneficiaries may be unable to perform their...
Can I set up a special needs trust for myself?
When estate planning, one of the main considerations of individuals is their financial security if they ever face disability. For this reason, many consider creating a special needs trust (SNT) for themselves, specifically the first-party SNT. However, since the law...