Elder Law

What is Undue Influence?

In Milbourne v. Milbourne, 301 Ga. 111 (2017), The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed a Gwinnett Probate Court Order refusing to…

2 years ago

Updated Fact Sheet on Medicare Nursing Home Benefit

Medicare includes a nursing home benefit of up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay. The Medicare rehabilitation benefit…

2 years ago

Statute of Limitations on Legal Malpractice Claim Runs from Last Action

On May 26, 2023, the Ohio Court of Appeals for the Sixth Appellate District decided Kaltenbach v. Wasserman. Keith Kaltenbach…

2 years ago

Getting Health Care Directives to Your Doctors FAST

If you are in the midst of a crisis, it's critical for doctors and other health care providers to know…

2 years ago
Burial Resources and Life InsuranceBurial Resources and Life Insurance

Burial Resources and Life Insurance

The SSI rules are a good beginning point because Medicaid cannot impose rules more restrictive than the SSI rules. SSI…

2 years ago
Approving Settlements for MinorsApproving Settlements for Minors

Approving Settlements for Minors

In April, 2022, we reported that HB 620 altered how settlements for minors can be approved under O.C.G.A. § 29-3-3,…

2 years ago
Marriage, Living in Sin and Common Law MarriageMarriage, Living in Sin and Common Law Marriage

Marriage, Living in Sin and Common Law Marriage

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…

2 years ago
Elder Law Mishmash June 2023Elder Law Mishmash June 2023

Elder Law Mishmash June 2023

The following is a mishmash of information on various Elder Law, Special Needs Law, and Estate Planning issues. It also…

2 years ago
Medicare Open EnrollmentMedicare Open Enrollment

Medicare Open Enrollment

Medicare Open Enrollment takes place each year between October 15th and December 7th. During the Open Enrollment period, you can…

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Court Cannot Substitute its Judgment for SNT Trustee’s Judgment as long as the Trustee Act Within Proper LimitsCourt Cannot Substitute its Judgment for SNT Trustee’s Judgment as long as the Trustee Act Within Proper Limits

Court Cannot Substitute its Judgment for SNT Trustee’s Judgment as long as the Trustee Act Within Proper Limits

In McGee v. State Dep't of Health Care Servs., 2023 Ca. App. LEXIS 409 (Cal. Ct. App., 3d Dist. 5/24/2023),…

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