Knowing that a mother or father is getting on in years but not being able to visit him or her everyday can cause an adult child to worry. It’s understandable that aging parents would like to maintain as much independence as possible. Their children typically want the same for them but also want to make sure that living independently is what’s best for their parents. If mental illness or another serious health problem Read More

Estate planning consists of various tools you can use to plan for an uncertain future. For example, you can write a will to leave your Gainesville home to your children. Or, you might create a living will in case you become incapacitated and can no longer make decisions for yourself. You might even choose to start a trust for your wife so that you can feel confident she will continue to have income after you Read More

It can be challenging to keep close watch on the type of care being provided for an elderly family member in an assisted living facility. Many adult children in Georgia have full time jobs and other daily commitments that may keep them from being able to visit aging parents as often as they would like. One recent nursing home incident has led a particular family to sue due to suspected staff negligence that they say Read More

Part of the joy of building an estate worth protecting is having the resources to give generously to those you love. For many grandparents, few things compare to being able to give your children, grandchildren and other family members gifts that they treasure or providing them with experiences that they might otherwise miss. However, many grandparents may risk troublesome tax implications if they give too generously Read More

Any number of situations may arise in life that render a person incapable of making his or her own decisions about financial concerns and other important matters. From terminal illness to sudden incapacitation resulting from injuries in a motor vehicle collision or other type of accident, a court appointed guardian may be needed when an individual can no longer act on his or her own behalf. Many times, an adult child Read More

You have children and assets, so you’re doing the responsible thing. You want to create an estate plan or last will to ensure your assets go to the right people. Whether your children are young or are grown and have already married, you probably want to leave something for them. However, no matter how much you may like your son- or daughter-in-law, you probably don’t want your child to have to split an inheritance Read More

It can be a highly emotional time when parents and adult children in Georgia determine that an aging mother or father is no longer able to live in an independent setting. Assisted living facilities serve valuable functions throughout the nation; however, choosing the right facility to meet a particular person’s needs can be a bit challenging. There are several key factors to keep in mind when researching available Read More

A representative for a nursing facility outside the state of Georgia said suspicion of abuse is taken very seriously at all times. This is why eight employees were recently terminated from their positions at the nursing home. Although none of those fired were primary caregivers of residents, they all reportedly participated in or helped to conceal information regarding the abuse of an elderly woman who suffers from Read More

Many Hollywood fans grew up enjoying the antics of famed actor and comedian Jerry Lewis. Georgia residents were likely among many others throughout the nation who mourned his death at age 91 from heart failure. Since then, news has gone viral regarding several estate planning decisions Lewis reportedly made before he died. In 2012, Lewis executed documents in a final will and testament that specifically excluded his Read More

Older adults face many challenges when making decisions related to Medicare and other health care needs. Elder law attorneys help you make Medicare decisions that support your long-term wellbeing and ensure that you have everything you need for the future. The complexities of Medicare laws and regulations add to the challenges that elders face. Working with an elder law attorney can help you make the right decisions Read More