How to Recognize the Red Flags
Cyber Security, Elder Law
It is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we are continuing our four-week series on the everyday ways families can protect themselves, their information, and their finances. Last week, we talked about some of the basic ways to protect your digital life, from strong passwords and multifactor authentication to keeping your devices updated. This week, we’re talking … Read more
Georgia Elder Law Attorneys for Medicaid Planning
Cyber Security, Elder Law
Protecting Your Family’s Future Most Georgia families don’t think about Medicaid planning until a parent or spouse needs nursing home care — and by then, the financial damage is already underway. Nursing home costs in Georgia routinely range from $8,000 – $10,000 per month, and without a plan in place, a lifetime of savings can … Read more
Scams Don’t Discriminate
Cyber Security, Elder Law
How to Protect the People You Love from Fraud The phone rings. A panicked voice says, “Grandma, it’s me. I’m in trouble, and please don’t tell Mom.” Or a pop-up freezes the computer screen with a warning to call “Microsoft” right away. Or a friendly new acquaintance online mentions an investment that has been doing … Read more
Cybersecurity Isn’t Just an IT Problem
Cyber Security, Elder Law, Estate Planning
Protecting Your Family’s Digital Life October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year, we’re spending the next four weeks talking about something that has become increasingly important to individuals and families: protecting the people, information, and assets that matter to us. When people hear the word cybersecurity, they may picture computer programmers, complicated software, or … Read more
Everyone Has a Who
Elder Law, Estate Planning
Who’s Yours? Every family has one. The person who knows where the important documents are. The person who gets the call when Mom needs help making an appointment. The person who can find the paperwork Dad swears he put somewhere safe. The person who gets asked, “Can you help me figure this out?” Sometimes, that … Read more
Planning for an Adult Child With Special Needs
Estate Planning
What Parents Need to Know For most parents, turning 18 is a milestone. There are probably celebrations, a birthday cake, maybe a little panic about college, work, driving, or whatever comes next. But for parents of a child with special needs, turning 18 can bring a different kind of question: “What happens now?” You don’t … Read more
You’re Not Too Young for Medicaid Planning
Estate Planning
When you hear “Medicaid planning,” you probably picture an elderly parent in a nursing home. But what if you’re 50? What if you’re 60? A 50-year-old can have a stroke. A 60-year-old can be diagnosed with Parkinsons. A serious accident can happen at any age. Suddenly, the person who thought they had decades to prepare … Read more
The Medicaid 5-Year Lookback
Estate Planning
What It Actually Means for Your Family If your parent may need nursing home care someday, you have probably heard the phrase “Medicaid 5-year lookback.” And if you’re like most people, your first thought was probably: Okay…but what does that actually mean? We get this question all the time, so let’s break it down. What … Read more
Common Probate Mistakes Georgia Families Should Avoid
Estate Planning
Losing a loved one is difficult enough without having to navigate an unfamiliar legal process at the same time. For many Georgia families, probate is their first experience dealing with the courts, estate administration, creditor claims, and the legal responsibilities that come with settling someone’s affairs. Unfortunately, probate mistakes can create unnecessary delays, expenses, and … Read more
