Posts by Miles Hurley
Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Seniors
Throughout June we will see many celebrations of Pride month. We honor LGBTQ+ voices and experiences, and also highlight some of the issues members of the community still face. In June 1969 a gay club, The Stonewall Inn in New York City, was the site of a police invasion that was a catalyst for ensuing…
Read MoreOur new website!
Summer is upon us and at Hurley Elder Care Law, we took time this past Memorial Day weekend to honor our fallen heros and to celebrate some exciting news. We are delighted to share with you the exciting launch of our newly updated and redesigned website. We have worked tirelessly over the past six months to…
Read MoreIs a Trust the Right Option?
Over the past few weeks, we have discussed the Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare, a General Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Matters and a Last Will and Testament. When it comes to estate planning, trusts can seem complicated. Revocable, irrevocable, living, funded, unfunded . . . what does it all mean? How can you know if…
Read MoreWhy should you have a Last Will and Testament?
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…
Read MorePutting a plan in place
It starts from a young age when our parents tell us to eat our vegetables because they are good for us. We study in school so we can achieve a base of knowledge that will help us in conversations, exploring our interests and eventually a career. As adults we are responsible for home maintenance, paying…
Read More“Spring” into action with a new Estate Plan
Spring is here and it is a perfect time for renewal and growth. It is time where many of us do some cleaning and get our ‘house’ in order. This can mean cleaning out closets and planting flowers, but it should also be a time to address the estate planning you have been putting off…
Read MoreFunding a Special Needs Trust
Our recent blogs have discussed when to create a Special Needs Trust (SNT) including the various types of SNTs to consider. This week we will explain the critical importance of properly funding a Special Needs Trust. What does it mean to “fund” a trust? To put it simply, funding a trust means transferring assets into…
Read More“Pooled” Special Needs Trust in Georgia
In our April newsletter, we discussed the requirements of special needs trusts. We also mentioned that there are multiple types of special needs trusts. The best type to create depends on the situation. One option for Georgia families we are focusing on today is called a “pooled” special needs trust (also knows as a supplemental…
Read MoreSpecial Needs Trust: The Basics
Establishing a Special Needs Trust (SNT) can provide peace of mind for the families of disabled children and adults in addition to preserving eligibility for public benefits. So, what are the requirements for creating an SNT and is this a complicated process? There are some basic requirements for every SNT. A special needs trust document…
Read MoreAn introduction to Special Needs Trusts
Loved ones of all ages with special needs often have increased financial and care needs. Ensuring their long-term welfare presents unique challenges for disabled persons and proper estate planning is especially important. A Special Needs Trust (SNT) can provide the necessary financial support needed without jeopardizing the individual’s government benefits. SNTs can be a way…
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