Even if you or your loved one has a robust income or a high level of assets, long-term care has the power to quickly erode an estate's assets. This is especially true when a person needs skilled nursing care for a long period of time. You can increase the chances of...
Month: June 2021
How does a divorce affect your will?
Going through a divorce requires couples to separate pretty much every aspect of their lives, but many forget that their estate plans and wills will need modification as well. Chances are, your will outlines what your ex-spouse will receive should you die, as well as...
Alzheimer’s & Estate Planning
If someone close to you has received an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, help plan his or her future through proper estate planning. Everyone should prepare for the future. But for someone who has received an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the quicker they start, the better their...
Are you up to date on Georgia’s advance directive for healthcare?
If you become incapacitated because of a stroke or as the result of injuries from a serious accident, how do you communicate with medical personnel? Perhaps you have a living will or durable power of attorney (POA) for healthcare, but are they valid in Georgia? The...
What if my mother does not like the nursing home?
Considering how prevalent elder abuse is in many nursing homes, hearing a complaint from your mother about her nursing home may alarm you. It also might frustrate you if you have put a lot of time and energy into finding the perfect nexus between cost and your...
