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One of the most common questions our elder law firm hears when discussing Medicaid long-term care programs is “will I lose my home”? Families have heard the term ‘Medicaid Estate Recovery’ and are concerned because to most of us, our house is our most meaningful asset both emotionally and financially. Understanding Medicaid Estate Recovery can…
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This video explains when it is the right time for you to update your will. It could be due to a divorce, medical diagnosis, death in the family, or simply as time passes and family dynamics change. Hurley Elder Care Law provides insight into this important legal document.
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Did you know that August is “National Make a Will Month”? This may not be widely known but we are fully onboard with the intent of this recognition. This is the perfect time to be reminded of the importance of creating or updating your will. Don’t delay creating your will. Why You Shouldn’t Delay Creating…
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Families who haven’t engaged in asset protection are often surprised when they discover there’s a claim against the family house filed by Georgia’s Medicaid program. The rules about homeownership and Medicaid can be very confusing! A nursing home resident can own a home and still receive Medicaid benefits because the home is considered an…
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Join Jennifer Ghorley, JD as she presents “Helping Those Who Cannot or Will Not Help Themselves: Ethical Challenges for Helping Professionals.” Unique challenges exist at the intersection of ethical decision-making and geriatric care. Even though we have clear ethical principles, the messy realities of patients and families often leave helping professionals questioning the best course…
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Every spring as you change the batteries in your smoke detectors and clean off your outdoor patio for summer cookouts, you should also check if you have all your legal documents up to date. You know you should have a Last Will and Testament (will), but do you have one? As we continue our ‘spring…
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Wills, Trusts & Powers of Attorney Regardless of your health or age, everyone over 18 needs to complete certain legal documents to protect themselves and their family. So what documents do you need in place? Contemplating losing capacity on a permanent or temporary basis is rarely top of mind. But the possibility of an unexpected…
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Jane is a 75-year-old widow living her very best life. After losing her husband to cancer, she vowed to her son that she wouldn’t become a “bitter old widdy woman”. At a recent small family dinner, Jane’s son Russell, asked her about her Will. Jane proudly removed her Will from her fireproof safe and confidently…
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