Elder Law

How is Competency Determined by a Court?

By Hurley Elder Care Law | January 23, 2018

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…

Understanding Guardianship—What is it?

By Hurley Elder Care Law | January 11, 2018

We often hear from concerned family members who are convinced they need to get guardianship over their loved one. Take this situation for example: a daughter calls our office after visiting an assisted living community. She is considering assisted living communities for her mom who has dementia, and one representative at a community told her…

Keep “Money Follows the Person Program” Alive

By Hurley Elder Care Law | August 31, 2016

The Money Follows the Person Program is at risk of disappearing unless congress takes action.

National Elder Law Month

By Hurley Elder Care Law | May 3, 2016

May is National Elder Law Month, which is a time that promotes attorneys educating seniors about their legal options. Know the signs for when you should contact an elder law attorney and tips on choosing the right one.

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