The SSI rules are a good beginning point because Medicaid cannot impose rules more restrictive than the SSI rules. SSI…
The Office of Personnel Management maintains a page listing all federal holidays. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, then…
On Wednesday, May 23, Allen Byers brought us a message out of Mark, Chapter 2. There, Jesus was teaching in…
In April, 2022, we reported that HB 620 altered how settlements for minors can be approved under O.C.G.A. § 29-3-3,…
Obviously, if you follow the law, get a license and have the event officiated, you're married. See O.C.G.A. § 19-3-1…
The following is a mishmash of information on various Elder Law, Special Needs Law, and Estate Planning issues. It also…
On June 1, 2023, the IRS issued Tax Tip 2023-75. There, the IRS explained: When banks, credit unions, businesses and…
Medicare Open Enrollment takes place each year between October 15th and December 7th. During the Open Enrollment period, you can…
In McGee v. State Dep't of Health Care Servs., 2023 Ca. App. LEXIS 409 (Cal. Ct. App., 3d Dist. 5/24/2023),…
"In general, in order to maintain an action, a party “must establish standing to sue on the ground asserted, which…
In L.U. v. Division of Medical Assistance (N.J. Superior Court Docket A-2937-20, May 23, 2023), the Superior Court affirmed denial…
Many families get this issue confused, but it's serious business for the IRS. In Cardiovascular Center, LLC v. Commissioner of…
In Henderson v. Dept. of Health and Human Services (May 18, 2023), a Medicaid applicant transferred significant resources, including the…
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Allen Byers spoke from Matthew, Chapter 8, about Jesus and the Centurion. This story comes…
The following Georgia Medicaid cases were litigated outside the context of an administrative hearing, or were appealed beyond that point.…
July 18, 2011 Paul A. Kryglik, Director Office of Regulations Social Security Administration 6401 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21235 Re:…
I recently met with Mr. David McGuffey at his office in Dalton, GA to make my blog, Curb Free with…
Last updated 8/6/2025 Almost every Wednesday morning, Allen Byers shares God's Word with a group of believers. These messages are…
Nursing homes are intended to be places of comfort and healing. More than 1.4 million individuals live in over 15,500…
Caregiving is hard. Being a parent is hard. Being a child is hard. And sometimes you might feel like you're…
During the week of May 1, 2023, the VA updated its Adjudication Procedures Manual to clarify that a claim in…
On May 4, 2023, the Department of Community Health announced the new state-wide average nursing facility private pay rate increased…
When applying for Medicaid, the nursing home spouse (called the Institutionalized Spouse) is often a joint owner (or sole owner)…
In the Matter of the Medical Assistance Pooled Special Needs Trust of Scott Hewitt (Iowa 2023), the State Medicaid agency…
IRS Notice 2023-30 set forth the safe harbor language for extinguishment and boundary line adjustment clauses required by y §…
David E. Hultstrom, President of Financial Architects, recently explained why past-performance is not a great way to evaluate financial advisors.…
Gregory Hall created a trust for his children. He also made gifts to his children prior to his death, including…
On April 25, 2023, the VA issued the following announcement: The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is introducing a new nationwide…
On April 18, 2023, the Biden Whitehouse issued an Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers.…
Ms. Humprey was a hospital patient and the University of Tennessee Medical Center filed a petition for Conservatorship. The petition…
On March 24, 2023, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida ruled in Securities and Exchange…
In Walsh v. Bowen (Ga. App. 2023), the Court considered whether an inter vivos gift to a 529 account was…
An easy way to think about trusts is to consider the example of a delivery truck. A delivery truck driver…
One of the most fundamental, but often overlooked issues when planning for - or evaluating - Medicaid eligibility is this:…
On April 5, 2023, the VA posted (presumably to remind everyone) regarding its comprensive assistance for family caregivers. The VA…
The Will must be signed by the testator Under O.C.G.A. § 53-4-20, the testator (who must be at least 14…
The new Aid and Attendance enhanced pension rates for 2023 are: Surviving Spouse $1,432 Monthly / $17,184 per year Single…
In Knick v. Township of Scott, Mary Knick owned 90 acres of land in Scott Township, Pennsylvania. She lived in…
Other than using extreme diligence, there is no way to completely avoid identity theft. However, freezing your credit is a…
There are many types of "Plaintiff's cases." This article focuses on injury cases. Injury cases can be as simple as…
Public Chapter 548 (2018), codified in Tenn. Code Ann. § 71-2-115, required the development of a resource map of all…
Each year, most Medicaid eligibility limits are adjusted for inflation. The 2023 Georgia Medicaid income and resource limits are: SSI…
Like all insurance, long-term care insurance policies are designed to cover risk. With these policies, the risk is that you…
On February 13, 2023, Georgia Attorney General Carr warned Georgians to avoid romance scams this Valentine's season. Carr's press release…
On January 30, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced new designs to improve security of Permanent Resident…
The IRS announced its commitment to providing meaningful service and assistance to meet taxpayers' needs. In February, March, April, and…
At this point, there are many companies and services out there claiming to provide care and care planning. So what's…
Many years ago, I helped found an organization called the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association. Since then many companies…
As of this writing, the following pooled trusts are authorized by the Department of Community Health to provide trust services…
My dream is to establish an advocate’s academy. The ultimate name isn’t as important as the mission. It will train…