Posts by Miles Hurley
Important Advice For Planning Care for Your Pet if You Get Sick
The Importance of Having a Will and a Basic Estate Plan
The Importance of a General Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Matters
Lauren Magaña, MSW discusses social isolation and the elderly
Updates to Georgia Medicaid Policy due to COVID-19
Updates to Georgia Medicaid Policy due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Due to COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Community Health has implemented some temporary changes to Medicaid policy. The temporary changes are effective from March 1, 2020 until June 30, 2020, unless extended. These changes should help families and facilities in these challenging…
Read MoreGuardianship Mistakes: Failing to Plan
The guardianship process is complex, expensive, and often humiliating to the older adult. Most times, guardianship is also avoidable. Plan ahead to avoid guardianship. Whenever possible, guardianship should be avoided. The most effective way to avoid guardianship is to plan ahead. Sine there is no guarantee that we will be of sound mind up…
Read MoreDistant Caregiving: Adjusting to the COVID-19 Restrictions
Our clients, like most of your parents and loved ones, are facing a serious threat. COVID-19 is especially fatal for older adults and those with co-morbid conditions. This serious threat requires serious action. Everyone, and especially seniors, should interact with as few people as possible. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has…
Read MoreGuardianship Mistakes: Misunderstanding the Basics
Caring for an older adult with dementia or other serious illness brings on a whole new vocabulary and issues to learn about. Understanding guardianship and the legal rights of surrogate decision makers is usually at the top of the list. “What is the difference between POA and Guardianship?” We hear from stressed out…
Read MoreA message from Hurley Elder Care Law regarding COVID-19
As the situation with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to develop, the health and well-being of our clients and staff is paramount at Hurley Elder Care Law. We are committed to a safe environment and have the current measures in place to promote client and staff safety: Sick employees are required to stay at home:…
Read MoreComplete Estate Planning: If you think planning is expensive…
Most adults do not have a complete estate plan. We know—it’s expensive, time-consuming, stressful, and overall unpleasant to think about. Not planning for your potential incapacity and your death is even more expensive and time-consuming. If you die without a will or trust, you’ll lose control over who inherits your stuff and who…
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