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Do you plan to add your adult child (or children) to your bank accounts as you age? This can be convenient but may cause issues and create complications within families during your lifetime and after your pass. Why Adding Your Adult Child or Children to Your Accounts Can Be Helpful Susie a 78-year-old widow,…
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“I wish I had known about this sooner!” is a statement we hear often from clients regarding community programs and our elder law services. So, how do you stay in the know? Today we are sharing some helpful online community resources that are just a click away! Area Agencies on Aging The state of Georgia…
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“No,” “Denied,” “We can’t accept that,” … These are all words our client families hear daily when presenting a General Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Matters (POA) at a financial institution. To protect an account holder’s assets, many banks will refuse to accept a power of attorney. They fear fraud and exploitation, so they…
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Join Sam Evans, JD, as he presents “The Road Often Traveled: Essential Documents for Adults” “Do you have your legal documents in place?” This is a very important question for everyone over 18. Healthcare providers ask this question to patients and families daily and more often than we would like, the answer is “no.” What…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. During the past few years, we have all learned more about the importance of both mental and physical health. However, the impact of mental health on aging adults can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. Some Worrisome Facts The CDC has reported 20% of people aged 55 years or…
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Ring Ring Ring! “911, what is your emergency?” Since childhood, we have all been taught to dial 911 in an emergency and wait for those familiar words. 911 is a free emergency phone number used to request immediate assistance from emergency services—police, fire department, and emergency medical services (EMS)—in the case of life-threatening emergencies and…
Read More Join Sam Evans, JD, as he presents “The Road Often Traveled: Essential Documents for Adults” “Do you have your legal documents in place?” This is a very important question for everyone over 18. Healthcare providers ask this question to patients and families daily and more often than we would like, the answer is “no.” What…
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Misinformation is rampant! You’ve heard the expression, “don’t believe everything you read on the internet.” Well, the sad reality is that misinformation is not just on the internet, but also comes from seemingly reputable individuals, professionals, and yes . . . even attorneys. Here are a few ill-advised suggestions we’ve heard recently: The misinformation:…
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Have you or a loved one recently moved to Georgia? Many people move to our lovely state for the lower cost of living and favorable climate. But often, it is also to be closer to family and caregivers. Just prior to or after moving to Georgia, it is important to review your existing legal documents.…
Read More Join Danielle Humphrey, JD, CELA of Hurley Elder Care Law as she presents “Guardianship and Ethics: How to Avoid Removing Someone’s Rights” (ethics) The Guardianship/Conservatorship process is a necessary, complicated intersection of our medical and legal worlds. Oftentimes, the healthcare providers are the first to recognize that a patient’s capacity may be questionable. Recommending that…
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