When Georgia parents take on the solemn task of choosing adults to step in and become legally responsible for their children should they themselves die or become incapacitated, they often choose close family members to fulfill the role. However, choosing a legal...
Month: June 2018
The Medicaid look back period will impact your end-of-life plan
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...
How to find a good nursing home in Georgia or beyond
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...
The many times to update your estate plan
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...
The importance of a living will increases as your parents age
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...
Assisted living facilities fight back after Medicaid rate cuts
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...
Long-term care and estate planning with your parent
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....
Medicare does not pay for non-skilled living assistance
Many Georgia residents have come to a place in their lives when they need outside support and assistance for daily living. Such situations do not always directly pertain to medical needs. Some people, in fact, still live independently at home but need help cooking,...
How Banking and Estate Planning Protect You and Your Family’s Financial Future
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...
