by Susan Grissom | Oct 13, 2020 | Elder Care, Estate Planning
Our population is living longer, healthier, lives and continuing to live in their own homes or independent living centers. Many families live across multiple states and as their parents age, children may not be close by to help with the day-to-day tasks. While a...
by Susan Grissom | Jul 14, 2020 | Elder Care, Estate Planning
On June 30, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill to reform senior care. The new law requires that administrators of assisted living facilities and large personal care homes must be licensed. The license will require two years of experience or one year of academic...
by Susan Grissom | May 26, 2020 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Caring for an incapacitated or disabled loved one can bring unanticipated stress. It is a big responsibility that can involve a plethora of moving parts. Caring for a loved one who is unable to care for themselves can mean obtaining legal guardianship that allows you...
by Susan Grissom | May 12, 2020 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Today’s work and family lives are busier than ever. This is especially true because we’ve become intrinsically connected to and dependent on electronic gadgets, and that it can make it hard to disconnect and find time for ourselves. Imagine, then, how easy it can be...
by Madalyn Davis | Oct 8, 2019 | Elder Care, Estate Planning
Estate Planning is not just about Wills and Trusts. Having a plan in place to govern your health and finances if you are living but incapacitated, Incapacity Estate Planning, is important as well. What does it mean to be incapacitated? Being incapacitated means that...
by Susan Grissom | Jul 23, 2019 | Elder Care, Estate Planning
In Georgia, a legal guardianship of an adult is established by the Probate Court for an adult who has lost capacity to make or communicate significant responsible decisions concerning his or her health or safety. Generally, a family member is appointed by the court is...
