Posts by Miles Hurley
Race, Age and Healthcare
Over the past three decades, there has been a growing emphasis in the field of gerontology and aging studies to better understand issues related to diversity within and across racial and ethnic groups. This has resulted in a clear need for further scientific advances in the study of older adults from diverse populations. Your race…
Read MoreUnbefriended
Nancy lives alone and suffered a major stroke. She cannot communicate her medical wishes, does not have a Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare and her hospital care team cannot locate a friend or family member to help. Nancy has become “unbefriended”. In today’s world we are all familiar with the social media terms ‘friend’ and…
Read MoreShow Your Love
What better way to show your love and celebrate Valentine’s Day than to create your estate plan to make things easier on your loved ones? In last week’s blog we shared some theories as to why people put off this important task. However, even with our society’s fear of discussions on incapacity and death, these…
Read MoreWhy Estate Plan? Because we love them!
Over the past few weeks we have explained the purpose of the Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare and the Durable Financial Power of Attorney. But we thought before we continue with our legal explanations of important estate planning documents, we would explore the impact on families if these aren’t in place. So why estate plan?…
Read MoreWhat is a Durable Financial Power of Attorney?
Last week we explained what a Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare is and why you should have one. To create a comprehensive estate plan, you need several documents. To be fully protected and have your financial wishes followed, you should also have a Durable Financial Power of Attorney. One major component of a complete estate…
Read MoreAdvance Directives
What is a Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare? This document allows you to appoint a person you trust to make healthcare decisions for you should you become unable. It also provides options for more detailed end-of-life care planning such as resuscitation, feeding tubes and antibiotics. In addition, you can nominate a potential guardian (should you…
Read MoreElder Law Quick Facts for 2023: Updated Medicaid and VA Numbers
At the beginning of each year, there are changes in the eligibility requirements for Medicaid and benefit amounts for VA Aid and Attendance. This is because these numbers change with each Social Security change, and Social Security changes go into effect on January 1st of each year. 2023 updated Medicaid and VA numbers are below.…
Read MoreGrowing and Changing
We look back at 2022 and feel it passed by in the blink of an eye. However, upon reflection, as we approach our 18th year as Hurley Elder Care Law, we can appreciate the many changes we experienced during the year. Our firm is growing and changing to respond to our clients needs. We celebrated…
Read MoreFinancial Relief is Here for Seniors
Happy New Year! After another tumultuous year of supply chain disruptions, high inflation and grocery prices, retirees will welcome some financial relief with an increase in their social security checks. Social Security Check Increase Social Security beneficiaries will receive an incredible 8.7 percent increase in their monthly checks in 2023. This is the largest cost…
Read MoreMake an Important New Year’s Resolution
Lose the weight, exercise more…typical New Year’s resolutions. In 2023, why not make a resolution that’s simple to keep? Create a proper estate plan for you and your loved ones. Hurley Elder Care Law can assist you in making a customized estate plan that meets your family’s needs. Don’t Procrastinate! Although estate planning may be…
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