Estate Planning
The holidays are quickly approaching, and families love gathering. This is the perfect time to have an open conversation with your family about the kind of end-of-life care and medical intervention you desire. Having that open conversation with the people in your life can be the best holiday gift you can give. A Happy and…
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Probate is a word that is often dreaded by families when dealing with the death of a loved one. Last week we explained the basics of probating a will. We assist clients with the probate process and sometimes run into scenarios where they must probate in multiple states. Do you own property in more than…
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August is National Make-A-Will Month, so we feel compelled to give you another friendly reminder to take time to take care of your estate plan. Let’s face it, death is not a fun or easy topic to talk about. It is one of those things that many of us try to push to the back…
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Countless times, we have implored you to take the time to address your estate planning needs. We have pointed out the many benefits, the consequences for not planning, how it is a gift to your family and so on. Still, people tend to put it off because it isn’t pleasant and viewed as an added…
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Throughout June we see celebrations of Pride month. We honor LGBTQ+ voices and experiences and highlight some of the issues members of our community continue to face. Pride month is a great time to shine a light on the unique concerns of LGBTQ+ seniors. History of Pride Month In June 1969 a gay club, The Stonewall…
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What better way to show your love and celebrate Valentine’s Day than to create your estate plan to make things easier on your loved ones? In last week’s blog we shared some theories as to why people put off this important task. However, even with our society’s fear of discussions on incapacity and death, these…
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Over the past few weeks we have explained the purpose of the Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare and the Durable Financial Power of Attorney. But we thought before we continue with our legal explanations of important estate planning documents, we would explore the impact on families if these aren’t in place. So why estate plan?…
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Last week we explained what a Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare is and why you should have one. To create a comprehensive estate plan, you need several documents. To be fully protected and have your financial wishes followed, you should also have a Durable Financial Power of Attorney. One major component of a complete estate…
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What is a Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare? This document allows you to appoint a person you trust to make healthcare decisions for you should you become unable. It also provides options for more detailed end-of-life care planning such as resuscitation, feeding tubes and antibiotics. In addition, you can nominate a potential guardian (should you…
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Lose the weight, exercise more…typical New Year’s resolutions. In 2023, why not make a resolution that’s simple to keep? Create a proper estate plan for you and your loved ones. Hurley Elder Care Law can assist you in making a customized estate plan that meets your family’s needs. Don’t Procrastinate! Although estate planning may be…
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