Miles Hurley
We usually write an end-of-the-year wrap-up blog in December. However, this year we have had so many exciting things we want to announce to you so we are sharing a mini Hurley Elder Care Law update this week. New locations This past month we had two office moves! Last week we moved our Atlanta office…
WOW! What a year 2020 has been! Well, I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a year unlike any in recent memories. We will all be happy to sing Auld Lang Syne and toast to a new year at midnight on Dec. 31. For many of us, planning for 2021 will look…
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2021 is in full swing! But, the Dec. 7th deadline to enroll or change your coverage is quickly approaching! Our November 3, 2020 blog discussed Original Medicare and all of its “parts.” But what about Medicare Advantage Plans and how they stand up to Original Medicare? Is there really an advantage to…
Today, due to divorce, spousal death and remarriages, blended families have become the new normal. Your new aging ”blended family” should consider specialized estate planning to avoid needless family drama and financial missteps. All families have their own unique dynamic. Combining families creates its own complex dynamic and can cause conflict. The complications of aging…
The new aging family looks significantly different than it did at the height of the baby boom. There are fewer and fewer nuclear “traditional” families with a husband, wife, son, and daughter. Now, more families look like the Brady Bunch or the Pritchetts from Modern Family, or even resemble the movie “Yours, Mine, and Ours”. …
Today, seniors are living longer often with complex medical issues and a disjointed family support structure. During the month of October, we will look at aging for the 21st century “modern” family and explore the unique issues today’s seniors are facing. According to the US Census Bureau, one in five adults age 65-74 live alone…
The September 15, 2020 executive order from the Governor’s office is providing a pathway for long-term care facilities like skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities to engage in additional activities including family visitations. Long-term care facilities have borne the brunt of COVID-19 infections and fatalities and a measured approach to a gradual reopening is welcome…
In our September newsletter, we discussed the benefits of creating a pet trust. Today we will explore some of the intricacies of pet trusts as well as the importance of working with an attorney experienced in the creation of a pet trust. Planning for your pets should be part of your estate planning. The benefits…
Zoom meetings have been a lifesaver for businesses as well as families. Whether you are staying connected with your grandkids in a different state or communicating with clients, technology has allowed us to build and maintain meaningful relationships. At Hurley Elder Care Law, we utilize Zoom video conferencing because it is easy to use…
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