Trusts

Property Rights

Assets are things you own that have value. Assets include all income and all resources. 42 U.S.C. § 1396p(h)(1).  They…

1 year ago

What makes a signature valid in Georgia?

The dictionary definition of "signature" is "a person's name written in a distinctive way as a form of identification in…

2 years ago

What does it mean to be “Disabled” Under the Social Security Act?

The Rule 42 U.S. Code § 1382c(a)(3)(A) states: "an individual shall be considered to be disabled for purposes of this…

2 years ago

Has Georgia Abolished Irrevocable Trusts?

The answer, like the answer to many legal questions, is maybe. Georgia has not outright abolished irrevocable trusts. However, O.C.G.A.…

2 years ago

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 7-22-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources that related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We…

2 years ago

Slosberg Revisited

In Slosberg v. Giller (Georgia Supreme Court 6/30/2022), the Court reversed a Court of Appeals decision we previously reported. David…

2 years ago

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 6-17-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…

2 years ago

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 6-10-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…

2 years ago

News Roundup – 3/25/2022

March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month. March is also National Kidney Month. We regularly post links to news articles and…

2 years ago

News Roundup – 3/4/2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources that might be of interest to our viewers. We focus…

2 years ago