Individuals over the age of 65 and those with special needs require expensive and long-term care but may not have the financial resources for it. Medicaid is a government-sponsored health insurance program that the state and federal governments designed to provide...
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Setting up a trust for minor children
Parents in Georgia typically want what’s best for their children. One way to ensure a child has a financially secure future is by setting up a trust to provide for them when a parent no longer can. Trusts are an effective method to specify one’s wishes with regards to...
Gathering evidence when trust assets are mismanaged
An estate plan is meant to provide loved ones with a sense of safety and security while ensuring that their best interests are met as fully as possible. A lot of times estate planners try to achieve this by creating trusts where money is paid out until a certain...
Carefully managing your money to merit Medicaid
You’re looking at the costs of the healthcare you’ll need, and the numbers seem astonishingly high. There’s no way you’ll be able to cover those bills unless you can find some way to qualify for Medicaid. You’ll likely need to fall under the allowed income level for...
Why are people reluctant to write wills?
It's never easy to think about the future, especially when it comes to one's passing or incapacitation. Because of this difficulty and perhaps the assumption that estate planning is not necessary, Georgia readers may delay the process of writing their wills and other...
Disputes and handwritten wills complicating singer’s estate
Drafting an estate plan can be a complicated endeavor. It often involves considering difficult interpersonal relationships, dealing with personal property and deciding who should get what assets. The process of drafting a clear, thoughtful estate plan can be...
An old president’s example for drafting wills
George Washington was a great example in many areas, even in estate planning, and his influence is still relevant today. The first president provided an excellent example of the importance of a thorough will and being very specific when drafting an estate plan....
Care planning can make certain life transitions easier
Georgia families who are taking care of an elderly loved one understand how difficult and expensive it can be to provide support and care to an aging individual. These families have first-hand experience with the importance of care planning. While it is not easy to...
Care planning for individuals with chronic illnesses
When a loved one has a chronic illness, it can impact the members of a Georgia family in significant ways. One of the most important steps to make sure that a sick family member has everything he or she needs is to move forward with the care planning process. Thinking...
Estate planning as a new parent
Having a child is a huge milestone for you and your spouse. It is exciting and intimidating all at once. Parenting brings many new opportunities, challenges and responsibilities in various factors of your life. As you embark on this new adventure, it is important not...