Gainesville Estate Planning Law Blog
Advantages offered by Medicare Advantage plans
As people in Georgia progress towards their later years, the issue of where they will get the benefits they currently earn through their employment inevitably arises. Chief among these benefits is healthcare, and the fear of not having adequate healthcare coverage may...
Establishing ABLE accounts for disabled Americans
Parents of special needs children often have to make special considerations for the lifelong financial care of their children. Even when parents enjoy excellent financial instability, they may choose to put some safeguards in place, in case the situation ever changes....
How much should I put in a special needs trust?
If you have a special needs child, it is natural to worry about what the future of your child will be like. Establishing a special needs trust may help provide a good life for your child when you are no longer around to provide love and support. The question you might...
Can elderly people stay in their homes and get the care they need?
As you or your parents grow older, you will likely need increased care in order to maintain a healthy and happy life. While many people receive their care from a nursing home, Medicaid offers an option that allows some elderly people to remain in the comfort of their...
What are the red flags of a bad nursing home?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 1.7 million licensed nursing home beds in the U.S. as of 2016. The people occupying these beds expect the care provided to them to be the highest quality possible, to prevent injuries, disease,...
Steps to take when having an elderly parent move into your home
You have been close to your mother your entire life. She helped you in your times of need from infanthood through college, and now she needs help in her time of need as an aging person who can no longer live on her own. You are ready to make the last few years of her...
Estate planning amid complicated family dynamics
Every family is different, and most have vulnerabilities that strain or even sever relationships. A parent may not trust a son- or daughter-in-law; siblings can fight every time they are in the same room; extended family members could be estranged. These dynamics can...
Funding a living trust
There are many benefits to a revocable living trust. It is a wonderful way to help you manage your estate while you are still alive and ensure that your heirs receive assets in a timely manner. One of the biggest advantages of a revocable living trust is that it...
What Actually Is Estate Planning?
When someone asks you if you’ve taken care of your estate planning, do you respond with an answer like, “No, I don’t have much of an estate to plan with so it’s not necessary,” or “Oh yeah, I got my will done already”? If the answer is yes, you’re certainly not alone,...
The consequences of neglecting to create an estate plan properly
Estate plans provide a number of benefits, such as peace of mind and financial security later on. However, failure to create an estate plan properly often leads to repercussions after one dies. For example, fights and disputes within a family are common, and there are...
