Posts by Miles Hurley
Falls are Serious: Spring into Safety with Easy Home Updates
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your space, and for older adults, it’s also an ideal time to remove hazards that could cause a fall. Falls are serious and fall prevention awareness can keep you safe and at home. Falls Are Serious—and Costly According to the CDC: 1 in 10 falls causes an injury…
Read MoreNot all Elder Law Attorneys are Created Equally
Choosing the right elder law attorney can make all the difference when caring for aging loved ones. Many clients need more than just a simple will or power of attorney—they need a comprehensive, elder-centered approach that provides legal, financial, and emotional support. Life Care Planning Model At Hurley Elder Care Law, we take pride in…
Read MoreUnderstanding Medicaid Estate Recovery
Understanding Medicaid Estate Recovery: What It Means for Your Family Home One of the most common concerns we hear at Hurley Elder Care Law is: “Will I lose my home if I apply for Medicaid?” The fear often stems from confusion around Medicaid Estate Recovery—a program that can affect your assets after a loved one…
Read MoreMedicaid Planning: Exempt and Countable Assets
Thanks for sticking with us over the past few weeks, as we have explored Nursing Home Medicaid more deeply. We know it can feel overwhelming and complicated. We are sharing this information so you realize that you have options to protect your income and assets while getting necessary skilled nursing care. This is called Medicaid…
Read MoreNursing Home Medicaid for Individuals
Last week, we answered some of the most common questions about Medicaid planning for couples. Today, we’re focusing on Nursing Home Medicaid rules for individuals, specifically income limits and how they affect eligibility. What Is Nursing Home Medicaid? Medicaid is a government-funded health insurance program that helps cover the cost of long-term care for those…
Read MoreMedicaid Planning – What does it mean?
People throw around the phrase “Medicaid Planning,” but what does it actually mean? First, when skilled nursing-level care is necessary, many families face the difficult question of how to pay the bill. Nursing homes in the Atlanta area cost over $10,000 per month! Even the most diligent savers find this difficult to sustain. Despite many…
Read MoreNavigating Nursing Home Medicaid in Georgia: What You Need to Know
As care costs continue to rise and people live longer, families often wonder how to afford long-term care for their aging loved ones. At Hurley Elder Care Law, we receive calls from concerned family members daily, seeking answers about care options, public benefits, and ways to pay for skilled nursing care. What do you need…
Read MoreChoosing a Life Care Planning Law Firm for Your Elder Law Needs
Last week, our team attended the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association’s (LCPLFA) annual conference in Florida. It was energizing to be surrounded by other Life Care Planning law firms that practice holistically and offer legal services, care coordination, and advocacy support for aging clients and their families. What Is Life Care Planning? Life Care…
Read MoreInconsistencies in Healthcare
February is Black History Month, a wonderful time to recognize the achievements of African Americans throughout history. In addition to celebrating this month, Hurley Elder Care Law thinks it is important to shine a light on some healthcare disparities often experienced by aging women of color as we conclude our Women and Aging blog series.…
Read MoreBuilding Your Support Team After Spousal Loss or Gray Divorce
This week, we continue our “Women and Aging’ blog series. Becoming single later in life—whether due to the death of a spouse or a gray divorce—can be emotionally overwhelming and financially complex. Women, in particular, face unique challenges. Studies show that widows experience a 37% decline in household income, while divorce after 50 (often called…
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