A man in another state is currently facing an elder care problem involving his aunt that is reportedly increasingly common in Georgia and throughout the nation as well. The man’s aunt is a 94-year-old who has been diagnosed with dementia. The problem arose after plans had been made for the woman to be transferred to a special assisted living care unit that is equipped to provide support to dementia patients. However, Read More

Georgia fans of the old Carol Burnett Show are likely also big fans of comic Tim Conway, a main player on the show for many years. Siadly, Conway has reportedly become afflicted with dementia. Unfortunately, one of his six children, a daughter, is battling his wife over conservatorship. His daughter told the judge overseeing the case that she believed her 84-year-old father’s wife was planning to relocate him from Read More

Parenting a special needs child often means caring for them throughout their adult lives and into your retirement. It is common for parents to worry what will happen to their child with autism, Down syndrome or other serious disabilities. Thankfully, special needs trusts create an opportunity for families to plan financially for the needs of a special needs adult child. This is particularly important for families Read More

Every year in Georgia and beyond, there are adult children tasked with helping their aging parents to transition to life in nursing homes. In such situations, protecting loved ones is a priority as thousands of elderly nursing homes patients have suffered neglect and abuse at the hands of their caretakers. No one wants his or her parents to suffer. There are several things adult children can do to help keep their Read More

Most people think that if they draft a will, they have covered all the bases for what happens to their property when they die. However, there is much more to estate planning than simply drafting a will. To have a successful and effective estate plan, it must include other documents beyond a will or trust. If you are starting the estate planning process, it is important to include a range of documents that not only Read More

Many Georgia residents are currently thinking about estate planning or long-term care issues. Some are adult children who helping their aging parents get their documents squared away. Others are people who realize the importance of bringing such issues off the back burners of their minds to the forefront. It is never too soon to start, although there are several common mistakes that those developing plans will want Read More

Getting older definitely can be challenging in many ways. As Georgia residents approach their golden years, they may have health problems or financial issues that need addressed. Some must transition to nursing home care, while others are focused on executing strong estate plans. Long term care planning typically includes numerous aspects in addition to planning an estate, however, and it helps to know where to seek Read More

When a Georgia family is thinking about executing a long-term care plan, it is often because one or both parents in the family are getting on in years and want to have their financial, medical and daily living situations in order so as to provide for their own needs and also to protect assets that will one day be transferred to their loved ones. A main topic of concern for many elders is nursing homes. In fact, a lot Read More

No one wants to go into a nursing home, but at some point you may find that you require this type of care. Just the same, you may realize that an elderly parent is no longer able to care for themselves at home. In this case, it’s up to you to step in and provide all the assistance they require, which may mean finding a nursing home. While there are many questions about nursing home care, how to pay for this expense Read More

As parents and other loved ones age, finding the right balance of support and independence becomes a delicate negotiation, and can sometimes strain relationships severely. In some cases, parents who utilize government assistance face significant risks when it comes to planning for senior living. Specifically, seniors and those with disabilities that keep them from working must not exceed certain income or property Read More