Elder Law

Requirements for Execution of Will in Georgia

The Will must be signed by the testator Under O.C.G.A. § 53-4-20, the testator (who must be at least 14…

3 years ago

VA Aid & Attendance Benefit Rates for 2023

The new Aid and Attendance enhanced pension rates for 2023 are: Surviving Spouse $1,432 Monthly / $17,184 per year Single…

3 years ago

The Plaintiff’s Injury Case

There are many types of "Plaintiff's cases." This article focuses on injury cases. Injury cases can be as simple as…

3 years ago

2023 Georgia Medicaid Eligibility

Each year, most Medicaid eligibility limits are adjusted for inflation. The 2023 Georgia Medicaid income and resource limits are: SSI…

3 years ago

Pooled Trusts Currently Authorized to Provide Trust Services in Georgia

As of this writing, the following pooled trusts are authorized by the Department of Community Health to provide trust services…

3 years ago

Advocates Academy: My Dream

My dream is to establish an advocate’s academy. The ultimate name isn’t as important as the mission. It will train…

3 years ago

Secure Act 2.0 allows SNTs holding retirement accounts to name charitable beneficiaries

H.R. 2617, commonly known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (which includes the SECURE Act 2.0), amended provisions in the…

4 years ago

Wills versus Trusts: Do I need a Trust?

What is a Will? A Will, also known as a Last Will and Testament, is a document stating how your…

4 years ago

ABLE Accounts

The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2013 (S. 313/H.R.647) was introduced in the 113th Congress by a…

4 years ago

Spousal Impoverishment Standards By Year

The Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment allowances are updated annually. Below are some of the annual allowance figures we've saved. The most…

4 years ago