Elder Law

Getting Organized

Many people think that estate planning is just having documents prepared. They have a lawyer prepare a Will, get it…

1 year ago

Beneficiary who accepted inheritance under Will could not bring action for tortious interference

In Chambers v. Edwards, 365 Ga. App. 482 (2022), William Chambers sued his sister, Kathy Edwards, alleging tortious interference with…

1 year ago

Medicaid’s payment of medical bills does not bar recovery from negligent party

When an injured party sues someone who negligently injured him or her, one form of damages the injured party may…

1 year ago

Construing the Meaning of a Trust: Settlor’s Intent

If called upon to determine the meaning of a trust, or to resolve some ambiguity, Court look for the intent…

1 year ago

Privacy Laws

There are a number of laws protecting your privacy and the privacy of your information. This page describes several of…

1 year ago

Everyone has a Will (Even if you don’t)

Everyone should have a Will. If you don't have a Will then your stuff might go to someone you don't…

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Sample Trust Language Appointing Trustee

The following sample language comes from a trust that was drafted years ago, however it remains useful in understanding issues…

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Selecting the Trustee

One of the most important tasks when creating a trust is selecting the trustee. You can have the best trust…

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Promissory Notes

When the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 changed 42 U.S.C. ยง 1396p, new restrictions were imposed on promissory notes. Subsection…

1 year ago

Refusal to Answer Medicaid’s Questions Justified Denial of Eligibility

In Lamle ex rel. Lamle v. Shropshire (W.D. Oklahoma 5/29/2024), a United States District Court upheld a denial of benefits…

1 year ago