April 2026 - Hurley Elder Care Law | Georgia's #1 Certified Elder Law Attorney

AI Platforms and Elder Law

By Miles Hurley | April 28, 2026 |

As artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude become more common, many families are turning to them for quick answers to important elder law questions. While these AI platforms can be helpful for general education, they can also create confusion and risk when relied on for legal guidance. Elder law is highly complex and…

Understanding Medicaid Estate Recovery in 2026: What Families Need to Know

By Miles Hurley | April 21, 2026 |

One of the most common questions we hear at Hurley Elder Care Law is: Will Medicaid take my home? This concern often stems from confusion about Medicaid Estate Recovery. Understanding how this program works can help families plan with confidence and avoid unnecessary stress. What Is Medicaid Estate Recovery? Medicaid Estate Recovery is a program…

Nursing Home Medicaid: Exempt and Countable Assets

By Miles Hurley | April 14, 2026 |

You have continued to stick with us the past few weeks as we have discussed Georgia Nursing Home Medicaid. Thank you! We know it is a bit tedious, but it is important. This week we are focusing on one of the most important and often misunderstood topics: exempt and countable assets. If you or a…

When Do I Need a Qualifed Income Trust?

By Kim Lewis | April 7, 2026 |

When a loved one needs nursing home care, one of the biggest concerns families face is how to qualify for Medicaid. We’ve spent the past few weeks blogging about Georgia Nursing Home Medicaid for individuals and couples. This week, we will discuss the income requirements for eligibility. In Georgia, there is a strict monthly income…

Client Testimonials

All I can say is Wow ! I have never seen a team attack and solve a problem like Hurley. We lost our father and two weeks later our mother suffered a severe stroke. Nursing home costs were draining their life savings, but Hurley found a solution and got things under control.

Gary G.

Due to aging, escalating health and cost concerns for both my husband and myself, I chose to work with Hurley Elder Care to do care and estate planning. I am so very pleased with the result. I have a much improved understanding of the complexity of this process, the necessary documents, timing, regulations and the need for professional guidance.

Gina M.

It's impossible to accurately describe the lost feeling of realizing you need power of attorney, updated will and general guidance all of a sudden when dealing with a parent with dementia. The firm’s responsiveness has been superb, their work flawless and their advice kind, compassionate and professional. I'll forever know that their guidance prevented us from making many bad decisions.

Neal R.

Very comfortable atmosphere. They treat you like you are one of the family.

Val B.

Hurley Elder Care Law went to work for my Mother and navigated all of the Government red tape and got her approved for Medicaid in short order. I, as her POA, could not even begin to climb the mountain of paperwork on my own.

David Q.

Superb service through a difficult maze of governmental regulations and requirements which are not navigable by an individual without a depth of knowledge that far exceeds mine.

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