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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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Careers Interested in Joining the Hurley Elder Care Law Team? Hurley Elder Care Law is an Atlanta-based law firm dedicated to providing legal solutions for families and individuals as they address the complex process of growing older. Our unique team of social workers, nurses, public benefits, and marketing professionals work side-by-side with our legal staff…
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We have all gotten through the holidays and rung in another new year. We are starting 2022 with a lot of uncertainty in our lives. The Covid Omicron variant is raging, supply chains are still severely impacted, and grocery prices are surging. However, there are many things we can do to take control in our…
Read More Join Danielle Humphrey, JD, CELA of Hurley Elder Care Law, and Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville for a complimentary breakfast and CE on “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…
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Last week’s deadly tornadoes are a somber reminder of how weather emergencies can impact us all at any time. Being prepared can be the difference of life and death in natural disaster situations. Older adults are especially vulnerable during and after disasters, often due to having chronic health conditions or mobility challenges. Are you and…
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‘Tis the season! Unfortunately, it is hard to be jolly when you are concerned for your aging loved ones. Many adult children have not seen their parents in months due to the ongoing pandemic. In addition, work and family obligations paired with substantial distance makes it difficult for all of us to get together as…
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Who’s The Boss? A client recently called our office asking if she has “the right” to move her mother into an assisted living community against her mom’s will. The adult daughter, Mary, has a General Durable Power of Attorney in place for her mother, but what rights does Mary really have? Does she have the…
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As we continue to explore the unique circumstances common in blended families, we certainly want to address issues experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families. We would like to recognize our LGBTQ+ family and friends on Oct. 11, National Coming Out Day,and help bring some attention to their specific legal and financial needs. Over the…
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What is a blended family? The simple definition of a blended family, often called a stepfamily, is a family unit where one or both parents have children from a previous relationship, but they have combined to form a new family. The parents may or may not have children with each other. (Think Brady Bunch!) While…
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