On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Aug 5, 2020 | Care Planning
There are numerous legal tools to help individuals, especially seniors, who cannot make healthcare and business decisions on their own. A power of attorney is an important document that allows an authorized agent to deal with these matters. But care planning should...
On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Jul 8, 2020 | Care Planning
As our parents age, there are a lot of matters that must be taken into consideration. Perhaps chief amongst them are their health, safety, and overall wellbeing. This can be challenging, especially when your parents get to a point where they are struggling to care for...
On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Jun 25, 2020 | Care Planning, Estate planning
It is difficult for people to plan for absolutely everything in Georgia. There are some things that are completely unexpected. People may know that certain things are possibilities, but people don’t plan for them on a daily basis. For instance, people do not plan to...
On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Jun 24, 2020 | Care Planning
Choosing a healthcare agent is one of the most important estate planning decisions that you can make. As you consider your options, it’s important that you have a good understanding of what a healthcare agent does and what you should be looking for when choosing one....
On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Jun 1, 2020 | Care Planning
Those in the Atlanta Metro area who are concerned about an adult loved one’s mental capacity naturally want to make sure their loved one receives the care they need. This may be the case if they have an adult special needs child, or if they have an elderly parent who...
On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | May 28, 2020 | Care Planning
Each year, roughly 6,000 babies in the United States are born with Down syndrome. It is the most common chromosomal disorder today. Yet, if you are the parent of a child with Down syndrome, you know that each one of these babies is a unique individual with different...
On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Mar 30, 2020 | Care Planning
Independence is a path that many Georgia residents plan to follow as they move into their retirement years. After decades of saving and planning, they may reach the point in their lives where they are able to stop working and to focus on their families, their...
On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Feb 13, 2020 | Care Planning
When making plans for the future, one key consideration is an advance directive. This document – which is generally made up of four parts – allows you to express your health and medical care preferences ahead of time. One aspect of this is the selection of a health...
On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Jan 9, 2020 | Care Planning
When we place a loved one in a nursing home, we naturally expect a high standard of care. After all, nursing home residents are generally vulnerable and are simply no longer able to care for their basic needs. Georgians who have loved ones in nursing homes trust that...
On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Nov 14, 2019 | Care Planning, Estate planning
Children with severe forms of autism may have significant challenges reaching certain life milestones. Because of this, some parents might worry about what would happen to the child if both of them were to die. Luckily, there are options available. In these instances,...
