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

Georgia’s intestate laws

By Miles Hurley | July 28, 2026 |

When someone dies without a will, they die ‘intestate ‘. This can cause problems for families and create hurdles for them to jump through. In last week’s blog, we discussed how Georgia’s intestate laws determine who inherits when someone dies without a will. One of the most common follow-up questions we receive is, “What about…

Dying without a will in Georgia

By Miles Hurley | July 21, 2026 |

Many people mistakenly think, “I don’t need a will.” They assume that if they pass away without one, their spouse or children will automatically inherit everything the way they want. In reality, that’s not always the case. When someone dies without a valid will in Georgia, they are said to have died intestate, and Georgia…

2026 Quick Facts is new and improved

By Miles Hurley | July 14, 2026 |

This popular resource has received a facelift. It now includes Nursing Home Medicaid income and asset limits, popular elder law Q&A, and useful facts about the Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare and the Financial Power of Attorney. 2026 Elder law Quick Facts is new and improved For the first time, you have all this information…

What “value” means to me

By Kim Lewis | July 7, 2026 |

I went to the grocery store last week to stock up for our weekend festivities. I was astonished by my $300 food bill for what felt like just a handful of bags. I have been aware of the rising cost of food, but I took a closer look at my receipt. I noticed a box…

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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.

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.

Wallace M.

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.

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

Val B.

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.

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