Elder Law
This popular resource has received a facelift. It now includes Nursing Home Medicaid income and asset limits, popular elder law Q&A, and useful facts about the Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare and the Financial Power of Attorney. 2026 Elder law Quick Facts is new and improved For the first time, you have all this information…
I went to the grocery store last week to stock up for our weekend festivities. I was astonished by my $300 food bill for what felt like just a handful of bags. I have been aware of the rising cost of food, but I took a closer look at my receipt. I noticed a box…
Each May, we recognize National Elder Law Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique legal and financial issues impacting older adults and their families. This year’s theme, “Protecting Rights, Fighting Scams,” shines a spotlight on one of the fastest growing threats facing seniors today: financial fraud and exploitation. Scams targeting older adults…
As artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude become more common, many families are turning to them for quick answers to important elder law questions. While these AI platforms can be helpful for general education, they can also create confusion and risk when relied on for legal guidance. Elder law is highly complex and…
As we begin 2026, I find myself both proud and deeply grateful. 2025 was a record-breaking one for Hurley Elder Care Law, and it also marks the beginning of something especially meaningful to me—our 20th year serving older adults and their families across Georgia. A Clear Vision When I founded this firm, I had a…
As we enter 2026, the team at Hurley Elder Care Law wishes you a happy, healthy, and well-planned New Year. A new year often brings important changes in elder law, including updated VA Aid and Attendance benefit amounts and revised income and asset limits for Nursing Home Medicaid. To help keep families informed, we have updated our annual…
As Thanksgiving approaches, our team at Hurley Elder Care Law is reflecting on the many blessings we experience each day. Gratitude means appreciating what you have whether it be the ordinary or the difficult. We are deeply grateful to our clients who trust us during some of life’s most important moments, to our referral partners…
Recently, I spoke with a longtime senior industry professional and friend. He and his wife had completed their estate planning with another firm about five years ago, but were now concerned that their trust seemed overly complicated and unclear. He asked if we could review it, and I gladly offered to schedule a consultation.…
Choosing the right elder law attorney is a crucial step in planning for the future and ensuring your loved one receives the care and protection they need. Not all attorneys are equipped to handle the complex issues of aging, long-term care, and public benefits. So how do you choose an elder law attorney? Asking the…
The Growing Impact of Alzheimer’s As of 2025, the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 7 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease—a number projected to nearly double to 13 million by 2050. The financial toll is staggering: total annual care costs are projected to reach $384 billion this year and nearly $1…
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