Posts by Miles Hurley
Social 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,…
Read MoreOur 20th year serving older adults
As we begin 2026, I find myself both proud and deeply grateful. 2025 was a record-breaking one for Hurley Elder Care Law, and it also marks the beginning of something especially meaningful to me—our 20th year serving older adults and their families across Georgia. A Clear Vision When I founded this firm, I had a…
Read MoreElder Law Quick Facts
As we enter 2026, the team at Hurley Elder Care Law wishes you a happy, healthy, and well-planned New Year. A new year often brings important changes in elder law, including updated VA Aid and Attendance benefit amounts and revised income and asset limits for Nursing Home Medicaid. To help keep families informed, we have updated our annual…
Read MoreUsing the Holidays to Share Your Healthcare Wishes with Your Family
The holidays are a special time to slow down, gather around the table, and reconnect with the people who matter most. Amid the twinkling lights, shared meals, and familiar traditions, there’s often something else present too: meaningful conversations that don’t always happen during our busy everyday lives. The holidays can present an opportunity to share…
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