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
You’ve Heard About Our Back-to-School Package…
Estate Planning
But Did You Know It’s Really for Every 18-Year-Old? By now, you’ve probably seen us talking about our Back-to-School Package, and if you have a college student heading off this fall, you may already know why these documents are so important. But here’s something many people don’t realize. This package isn’t just for college students. … Read more
The Application Isn’t the Whole Plan
Elder Law, Estate Administration
Georgia Medicaid Planning The following story is fictional, but it reflects situations we commonly see when families begin the Medicaid planning process without professional guidance. When Jim suffered a stroke, his daughter Linda suddenly found herself making decisions she never expected. Doctors. Nursing home care. Insurance. Finances. Then someone asked a question that changed everything. … Read more
Estate Planning Isn’t Just About Who Receives Your Legacy
Elder Law, Estate Administration
Sometimes It’s About Deciding How They Receive It. The following story is fictional but reflects situations that many families face. “When I’m gone, everything will be split fifty-fifty.” Mark had said it for years. Every Thanksgiving. Every Christmas. Every time the conversation drifted toward “one day.” His daughter, Rachel, would smile. His son, Ben, would … Read more
We Thought We Had More Time
Elder Law, Estate Planning
Emily never imagined she’d be sitting in her mother’s living room searching for a folder labeled “Important.” Just three weeks earlier, her mom had been making Sunday dinner. Then came the fall. The ambulance. The surgery. The hospital. The rehab center. Every doctor had said the same thing. “Let’s focus on getting her stronger.” So … Read more
