A comprehensive advance directive for healthcare in Georgia, which is an essential part of your estate plan, includes what in the past were two separate documents:  A Living Will; and Healthcare Agent Designation  Another important document related to your health is a:  HIPAA Medical ...

Happy Independence Day! 2020 For today's episode of ☕ Lattes and Legacies ⚖️, a short presentation on the wills of some of our founding fathers.  If you are on Facebook, for more videos like this, please join our Facebook Group, ☕ Lattes and Legacies ⚖️ As we grow the audience, I will be posting...

With nearly every region in the country living under some type of "stay at home" or "shelter in place" order during the current novel coronavirus pandemic, it can be frustrating trying to adhere to these new rules. It's even more challenging for those of us who are responsible for making sure o...

It's graduation time, even though the ceremony may look a little different this year because of COVID-19, it still means your “baby” is all grown up and preparing to head out into the real world. But, before your child (or grandchild!) plans to head off for college or pursues other endeavors, i...

  Or, How to Protect Your Will From Unhappy Relatives Having an updated last will and testament is more important than ever, especially now. However, a will that is poorly created or not frequently updated can be vulnerable to contestation. What is contestation? It is the formal objection to ...

In light of the current pandemic, many Americans are becoming aware of the importance of creating or updating their estate planning documents. With the extension of some states' stay in place orders, it may be tempting to create your own documents all on your own. Whether you are considering ...

  Estate planning covers more than death and taxes; for many people, it's about maintaining their “voice” and clearly outlining their wishes in the event of incapacity or disability in Marietta. Far too many people assume that their loved ones know their wishes and are prepared to honor them if...

The medically recommended protocols for social distancing and government mandates that restrict large gatherings of Americans to slow the spread of the coronavirus are minimizing our abilities to interact with each other. This isolation holds especially true for those seniors who live alone or ...

If your legal documents have not been reviewed in more than three years (or you have never put any in place at all), you or your family may have BIG TROUBLE to deal with if you become sick or die . . . . Please read on. Join Attorney Steve Worrall for a free estate planning webinar, and discov...

Planning your estate is an important step in protecting your assets, your wishes, and the people that matter to you the most. There are a number of options available, as any estate planning lawyer can tell you. Do you need a will?  A trust?  Is it possible that you don't need either? It's very...

There has been an explosion in the numbers of Americans rushing to make their will online. Understandably, the coronavirus pandemic has created the scramble to set up wills and end-of-life-directives. However, online do it yourself (DIY) wills are often deemed invalid as they do not comply wi...

As a Marietta will lawyer, I often find that people associate the phrase “estate planning” with the task of making final plans and ensuring that loved ones are provided for after death. While we all want to make sure that our families are taken care of when we're no longer with them, planning...

What is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's disease is defined as an irreversible, progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age. It is the most common form of dementia.  What causes Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's disease is caused by a generalized deterioration of the ...

Going to the doctor is more than just casual small talk with a stranger. Often, you must explain your ailment quickly and succinctly, trust that your doctor has your best interests at heart and will keep your confidentiality; and make yourself vulnerable and talk about health issues that may be...

Georgia Estate Plan: Worrall Law LLC is using Zoom video conferencing to help us stay connected with our clients. This will allow us to meet virtually, via our phones or computers.  Using Zoom with your phone: Dialing in on the phone is the easiest way to use Zoom, although it is audio only...

Many parents are uncomfortable talking to their kids about their wealth.  Talking about how much money or property you have is usually viewed as taboo.  Asking someone else about what they have is often considered impolite. But failing to talk to kids about how much they may inherit could lea...

Health Dimensions Group (HDG ) has released its list for 2020 entitled "Top Trends in Aging Services: Preparing for Historic Changes." As the silver tsunami of baby boomers continues to enter the senior living and care organizations markets, the general response has been uncertainty as to how t...

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that it has increased access to Medicare telehealth services. This means that Medicare beneficiaries can receive more benefits from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcar...

Two of the most uncomfortable topics for almost any family to discuss are money and death. As a result, conversations about estate planning often don't happen until it's too late.  As a Marietta probate lawyer, I realize that there is never an easy time to bring up such sensitive topics, but ...

Millennials include fiscally conservative, savings oriented, and future planners seeking financial freedom as core attributes. A large part of millennials' formative years was influenced by the US sub-prime mortgage crisis beginning in 2007, shortly followed by an international banking crisis...

The following is from a letter from Chief Judge Kelli L. Wolk, defining the essential functions of the Probate Court to be carried out during the current Judicial Emergency, as declared by Superior Court Chief Judge Reuben Green and Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice Harold Melton:"March ...

Most elder law practitioners and caregivers want to help any senior that walks through their doors. But what happens when that senior isn't a United States citizen? What special rules and circumstances must be considered? How does this impact their case and their care? Current Immigration Cl...

You may see it coming: Much as you want to and hard as you try, you just can't take care of your ill spouse at home any more. At this emotionally difficult time, the last thing you need is the stress of not knowing where to find the money to pay for the steep costs of institutional care.  Ad...

The sudden rise of the coronavirus, COVID-19, has left many unprepared and confused. There are numerous reports of shortages of antibacterial hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and even toilet paper. While we can't predict when something like COVID-19 might strike, we can take steps to prepa...

Additional resources that you can share with your audience follow, provided by the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ Create a household plan of action Talk with the people who need to be included in your plan. Meet with household members, other relatives, and friends to discuss what to...