The Olmstead case was brought by two Georgia women whose disabilities include mental retardation and mental illness. At the time…
A parent or a guardian (each a “designated individual”) may appoint a standby guardian of a minor. O.C.G.A. § 29-2-10.…
A new Medicaid lien case is pending in the U.S. Supreme Court. The question presented is "[w]hether the federal Medicaid…
The cases discussed here make clear the importance of making health decisions in advance and communicating them. Too often, decisions…
A POLST form is a legally sufficient medical order that health care providers and health care facilities may use in…
Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 31-39-1 et seq.) defines a candidate for non-resuscitation as a patient who, based on a determination…
Nursing home residents and their personal representatives have a right to stay informed regarding their condition and their care. 42…
The worksheet below is not intended as a substitute for legal advice. It requires an understanding of the Medicaid budgeting…
The Build Back Better Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, November 19, 2021 on a mostly party-line…
Attorneys are certified as Certified Elder Law Attorneys by the National Elder Law Foundation. NELF lists the criteria for being certified…
