Have you taken the time to discuss long term care and estate planning with your parents? Are you concerned about bringing this to light, as you are unsure of what it will lead to? Talking about long-term care and estate planning with your parents is not always easy. However, it’s important to do so at some point, as this is the best way to ensure that everyone is on the same page. Even if you have concerns about what Read More

Your estate plan needs to address a wide range of issues related to your personal assets, long-term care, and the wellbeing of the loved ones you leave behind. Banking is a critical part of the estate planning process. How you manage your finances affects the value of your estate and prevent many of the common risks that older adults face. Consulting with an estate planning professional is the best way to support Read More

Residence in a full-time assisted care facility is not always permanent. A person may be sent to a Georgia nursing home to recover from a surgery. Then again, many people, especially those who are aging and no longer able to live independently, may spend the majority of their elderly years in a nursing center. When researching nursing homes for oneself or an aging parent, there are several things to keep in mind.  It Read More

Planning for care at the end of your life or the end of your parent’s life is an important step for long-term financial security. If you don’t take steps as early as possible, your legacy or finances could end up compromised. While there are state programs in place to help pay for long-term care and skilled nursing services, there are income and asset caps that apply to that coverage. Most adults have paid into Read More

Georgia is home to many nursing centers that provide for the needs of aging residents and those who are no longer able to independently care for themselves at home. Assisted living care benefits many families, especially when adult children or other loved ones are unable to check in often enough to make sure older or infirm family members are doing well. An assisted living facility in another state has taken legal Read More

Even for those with the longest potential life spans, aging takes its toll over time. Skin sags, muscles shrink and minds begin to atrophy. For many people, aging is a gradual process over many years. However, for some people, aging can suddenly leap forward without warning. Strokes, seizures, blood clots and heart attacks could all suddenly turn someone older but robust into someone struggling. As the symptoms of Read More

Once you create an estate plan, it’s easy to assume that you never again have to think about it. While it’s not required that you review your estate plan in the future, you should get into the habit of doing so. You may discover a detail that needs your immediate attention. Keep an eye out for these events Events can unfold during your life that should prompt an estate plan review. significant life events, but are Read More

Many older people in Georgia are concerned with issues having to do with long-term care. Planning an estate often intersects with various long-term care situations. Creating a solid plan is easier if one first seeks clarification regarding terminology, such as trustee, beneficiary, revocable, irrevocable and more.   Trusts are integral components of many people’s estate or long-term care plans. A person can create a Read More

Many adult children in Georgia are helping to care for aging parents with health care concerns. In some situations, parents suffer from mental illness; in particular, dementia or Alzheimer-related symptoms. Beyond the sorrow of having to witness a parent’s cognitive and mental decline, it can be stressful trying to keep on top of various estate-related issues that may arise. A crucial factor in executing an estate Read More

When you have children, you know it’s your responsibility to ensure care and financial stability for your offspring until they are old enough to provide for themselves. Most of the time, the age of majority or the age when a child finishes a college education are when parental responsibilities begin to taper off. For those with special needs children, including children with autism or Down syndrome, support and care Read More