Some Medicaid classes of assistance do not require verification, but most long-term care classes of assistance do. Verification documentation includes…
The Estate Recovery Rules vary from State to State. The federal minimum requires states to pursue recovery from the probate…
Georgia Guardianship law presupposes that the guardian must act in the best interests of the Ward. In that regard, O.C.G.A.…
Medicaid is the payer of last resort so applicants have, historically, been required to apply for all other benefits before…
Effective January 1, 2026, the Community Spouse Resource Allowance will increase to $162,660.00. The combined resource allowance will increase to…
In some cases, no one can be found who will consent to medical procedures for a patient. O.C.G.A. § 29-4-18…
If an emergency guardianship is warranted, O.C.G.A. § 29-4-16 sets the requirements for how the hearing is conducted. O.C.G.A. §…
In Matter of Doze, 717 SW 3d 240 (2025), a Missouri Court affirmed the decision below appointing Queen Doze's father…
All things being equal, a Petition for Emergency Guardianship should be denied in favor of a permanent petition. The reason…
In Estate of Sanders, decided on April 8, 2025, Mollie Anne Sanders, surviving spouse of Tony Lee Sanders, filed a…