Posts by Miles Hurley
Nursing Home Medicaid for Individuals in Georgia
As the cost of long-term care continues to rise, many families find themselves asking an important question: How will we afford nursing home care? For individuals in Georgia, Nursing Home Medicaid is often the answer, but understanding how it works, especially when it comes to income, can feel overwhelming. What Is Nursing Home Medicaid? Medicaid…
Read MoreWhat Does “Medicaid Planning” Really Mean?
Families often hear the term “Medicaid planning,” but many are unsure what it involves. The reality is that when a loved one requires skilled nursing care, one of the first questions families ask is how they will cover the cost. In the Atlanta area, nursing home care can exceed $10,000 a month. Even families who…
Read MoreHow will we pay for long-term care?
As people are living longer and the cost of care continues to rise, many families find themselves asking the same question: How will we pay for long-term care? At Hurley Elder Care Law, we receive calls every day from concerned family members trying to understand their options for care, public benefits, and how to afford…
Read MoreSocial Work Month
March is a significant month! It celebrates Social Work Month. We want to take this chance to honor the many social workers who support vulnerable populations and help improve countless lives. This year’s theme, “Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform,” perfectly captures the essence of these professionals. The History of Social Work It’s interesting to learn…
Read MoreLessons Learned: Delays in Planning Lead to Years of Probate Problems
Over the past few weeks, we have shared former client Bill’s story and how a delay in planning led to years of probate problems, emotional distress, and unnecessary stress for his family. While every situation is unique, the lessons from this case are universal. Most families who experience these probate problems never expected to be…
Read MoreProbate Problems: What Happens When There’s No Trust
A Real-Life Estate Planning Series — Part 3 In the first two posts of this series, we discussed how Bill, a former Hurley Elder Care Law client, chose to delay planning, which led to a long, unnecessary probate process. This week, we want to take a closer look at probate itself and how things can…
Read MoreThe Power of a Trust: Why It Matters More Than You Think
A Real-Life Estate Planning Series — Part 2 Last week, we shared the start of Bill’s story and how delaying planning caused a tough probate process for his family. This week, we want to take a step back and explain the tool that could have made a difference: a revocable living trust. What Is a…
Read MoreThe best time to plan is before there is a problem
This week marks the start of a new blog series highlighting a real client case involving Hurley Elder Care Law. What should have been a straightforward estate-planning case turned into a stressful, costly situation for the family. We want to help prevent this from happening to your family because the best time to plan is…
Read MoreFebruary is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a time to highlight heart health and raise awareness about one of the most serious health issues facing Americans today. Each year, Wear Red Day on February 6 encourages us to wear red in support of heart disease awareness and to ignite conversations that can truly save lives. The leading…
Read MoreCelebrating 20 Years of Hurley Elder Care law
Next week, we will celebrate a milestone that feels both humbling and deeply meaningful to me: 20 years of Hurley Elder Care Law. It is hard to believe that two decades have passed since I first opened the doors, driven by a desire to do work that truly mattered. As I reflect on this anniversary,…
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