A thorough estate plan considers all kinds of potential future circumstances. From a last will that includes succession of inheritance in case an heir dies to limit how many revisions you must make, to adequate direction for medical issues you may experience, there are many circumstances that your estate plan should cover. One of the most commonly overlooked is mental decline or incapacitation. Those who live well Read More

Many people in Georgia hesitate to discuss their own mortality. Just as many avoid thinking about the possibility that they might suffer an adverse health condition or life-threatening emergency that would prompt a need for long-term care. Regardless of whether people like to think about it, it can happen. That’s why it is always a good idea to prepare for the unexpected as much as possible. Long-term planning and Read More

An elderly man with a net worth of several million dollars was deemed incapacitated by a judge in another state in 2017. Since then, his girlfriend and her family have been battling against two people to whom the court granted guardianship. The situation has become increasingly heated, and the judge recently ordered the woman and her family to evacuate the estate owner’s home. Georgia residents worried about similar Read More

Grandparents often have a special bond with their grandchildren. There is something magical about the love shared between a doting grandparent and their grandchild. As a grandparent, you may feel fiercely protective of your darling grandchildren. These protective instincts may be even stronger if you have a special needs grandchild. Instead of hoping for the best, you may want to take action to help provide for the Read More

People like to say that family is forever, but families do change over time. The relationship that you have with someone at one point in your life may be drastically different only a few decades later. How you feel about siblings, spouses, parents and cousins can change and evolve over the years. It is hard to predict how bonds with your loved ones will fluctuate and grow over time. That is one of the reasons why it Read More

There are several government programs that serve elders in Georgia and beyond. Medicare and Medicaid are the two most people have at least heard of, if not know something about. However, there are a few key differences between these two program,s and it is critical that anyone incorporating either into a long-term care plan understand what each has to offer. If you have a disability and have not yet reached age 65, Read More

Many Georgia residents are elderly and dependent upon adult sons, daughters or other loved ones to help them with their financial, medical and daily living needs. It is not uncommon for people beyond age 80 to move into assisted-living facilities. A court-appointed guardian may be necessary if an elderly man or woman becomes incapacitated and unable to make decisions on his or her own behalf. Sadly, many problem Read More

All legal adults should have a will, even if they do not have much property to their name and no dependents, if only to make sure that their property goes to the beneficiaries they choose. Some adults, however, have many people who depend on them, and must pay much more attention to their will and estate plan. If you have family members with specific needs or aging parents who depend on you to help stay on top of Read More

Many Georgia elders have meager means with which to provide for their long-term care. It is not uncommon for aging men and women of low income to qualify for Medicaid, a national public health insurance program. Many people confuse this program with this program with Medicare. The latter is also insurance for those age 65 and beyond but does not pertain to income level in any way. Medicaid involves a partnership Read More

Most adult children in Georgia would agree that their aging parents’ safety is a high priority when they take up residence in a nursing home. Protecting loved ones is not always easy, especially if a son or daughter lives a great distance away from the chosen facility. When executing a long-term care plan, it is helpful to discuss such topics and to carefully investigate prospective nursing homes before signing a Read More