Posts by Hurley Elder Care Law
Approachable Asset Protection
Private jets, priceless antiques… asset protection? Some things are just for the rich and famous, but protecting hard-earned assets isn’t one of them. Homes and bank accounts are assets worth protecting from future long-term care costs.
Read MorePre-Planning
In this video, learn about some important documents you should consider to ensure that your wishes are respected and carried out when the time comes. Find out why having a will, trust, advanced directive for health care, financial power of attorney and long-term care plan is essential for peace of mind.
Read MoreWhat do elder care law attorneys do?
Navigating the complex issues of aging can be a challenge for individuals and their families. This video will explain how elder care law attorneys can provide legal guidance and peace of mind to help those in need. Learn more about Hurley Elder Care Law and how they can assist you.
Read MoreWhen is the right time to update a will?
This video explains when it is the right time for you to update your will. It could be due to a divorce, medical diagnosis, death in the family, or simply as time passes and family dynamics change. Hurley Elder Care Law provides insight into this important legal document.
Read MoreLife Care Planning Model
At Hurley Elder Care Law, we offer life care planning services to help our clients prepare for their financial, legal, and social needs. Our model covers estate planning, asset protection, and care advocacy so that you can have peace of mind. Learn more in this video!
Read MoreUnderstanding Guardianships: How long do guardianships take to get? How long do they last?
Each county has a Probate Court that handles their resident’s guardianship hearings. Generally speaking, it can take over a month to complete the entire process of filing, serving, evaluating, and holding the hearing to have a guardian appointed. The length of time really depends on the specific court being used; some courts have longer wait…
Read MoreUnderstanding Guardianships: There are Risks with Pursuing Guardianship
The decision to pursue guardianship should not be taken lightly. There are real risks with pursuing guardianship: -The guardianship process requires you to say things about your loved one in open court and often in front of your loved one. Telling a judge that you think your mom is incapable of handling her own affairs…
Read MoreUnderstanding Guardianships: Who is appointed as guardian?
Once a judge has deemed a ward to be incompetent and has agreed that a guardianship should be in place, the judge has to appoint an appropriate guardian. There are some restrictions on who can be appointed as a guardian in Georgia. Only individuals (not organizations) can be guardians (unless the Guardian is the Georgia…
Read MoreUnderstanding Guardianships: What if there is no guardian available? Won’t DFCS be named as the guardian?
We often hear from healthcare professionals and long-term care providers who are concerned about incapacitated individuals needing a guardian and having no family or friends available to help them. What happens when an adult can no longer make his/her own decisions but there is no one to step in and help them? This situation is…
Read MoreHow is Competency Determined by a Court?
Only a person deemed to be incompetent by a judge can have a guardian or conservator named over him/her. The Georgia code states, “The court may appoint a guardian for an adult only if the court finds the adult lacks sufficient capacity to make or communicate significant responsible decisions concerning his or her health or…
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