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...

We are living in confusing and scary times. The senior population has been identified as the most at-risk demographic for COVID-19. Information coming out about COVID-19 is very fluid, which can also contribute to overall stress. Thankfully there are ways to try and manage stress and stay as he...

Estate planning isn't just for older people, couples with children, or individuals with a lot of financial wealth. Single people, young adults, and those with a modest income can also benefit from estate planning. As a Marietta will and trust lawyer, I believe there are five essential items tha...

As estate planning and elder law attorneys, our practice is dedicated to serving our most vulnerable citizens, including seniors, those who are ill, disabled, experiencing mental health challenges and children with special needs.  We deeply understand the anxiety and hardships that the curre...

Doesn't it make sense for a family member to care for a senior who needs help at home, rather than paying someone else or an agency? Or uprooting the senior into an institution? The family member can pay the bills, balance the checkbook, keep the house clean, shop and make meals, and take the...

The short answer: Both share similar concerns. The longer answer? The differences make all the difference.  The Concerns are Similar  No matter what age we're in, life can deliver some hard knocks. Hope for the best, but plan for the worst. We can get into accidents, especially when we're ...

Tomorrow, March 8, it will be time to “spring forward” with the change to daylight savings time.  While it's no fun losing an hour of sleep, it is always a nice reminder the long days of summer are ahead.  I'd also like to remind you all the there are other ways to “spring forward” and take ot...

As a rule of thumb, no one else is obligated to pay the debt of a person who has died. So, in general, you will not be responsible to pay off your deceased spouse's debts. However, there are some exceptions that vary from state to state: If you co-sign on a loan, then you now owe the debt. ...

Say your spouse is living in a nursing home because of advanced Parkinson's. Your spouse is currently receiving Medicaid benefits to pay for the high cost of that care. If you were to pass before your spouse, you wouldn't want your spouse to inherit all your life savings, no matter how much you...

According to the US Census Bureau, more than 51 million Americans are currently aged 65 or older, and the number is steadily increasing while medical and technological advancements are allowing seniors to live longer and better lives than ever before. The expanding needs of the US aging populat...

The silver tsunami of Americans aging into 65 or more years puts additional strain on an already overtaxed US health care system which is running low on doctors, nurses, and caregivers. The surge in baby boomer seniors and near-seniors has put a focus on Telehealth and mHealth technology platfo...