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Articles and Videos With News and Thoughts on Issues in Georgia Regarding Wills, Living Trusts, Guardianship, Advance Directives, Living Wills, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Special Needs Planning, Guardianships and Conservatorships, and More by Marietta and Atlanta, Georgia, Estate Planning Lawyer Steve Worrall

Legal Planning to Address Alzheimer's Disease

Posted by Steve Worrall | May 30, 2021 | 0 Comments

There is currently no cure for the more than 5 million Americans who have Alzheimer's disease. Projections by the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) are that by 2050 more than 14 million Americans will suffer from this disease. What can you do if you are medically diagnosed with Alzheimer's? Asi...

Should My Loved One Needing Care Live With Me?

Posted by Steve Worrall | May 29, 2021 | 0 Comments

Aging in place continues to increase in popularity, but what to do when you notice an older loved one is having trouble living safely at home is an issue many of us face. Troublesome signs like a dirty home in poor repair, unpaid bills, piles of mail, and food out of date or spoiled in the ki...

Leaving the Family Home: How to Start the Conversation

Posted by Steve Worrall | May 25, 2021 | 0 Comments

Jane lived alone after her husband died and the kids moved away. She started to forget things, like putting the kettle on to boil and coming back to find the stove on fire. This, together with her diabetes and osteoporosis, seemed to Jane's daughter Carolyn like a fast-approaching crisis. It ...

What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?

Posted by Steve Worrall | May 19, 2021 | 0 Comments

Medicare and Medicaid are two different government programs for healthcare.  It is important to understand the difference between them.  Here, we will discuss how the program benefits differ, how eligibility for each program is established, and discuss some recent news pertaining to each prog...

WHAT IS A “MEDICAID ASSET PROTECTION TRUST”?

Posted by Steve Worrall | Mar 30, 2021 | 0 Comments

A trust, in general terms, is nothing but a set of instructions that a Trustmaker gives to a Trustee who agrees to carry out those instructions. A trust may be revocable or irrevocable. A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust is irrevocable but irrevocability does not mean inflexible. After you creat...

How to Celebrate Holidays with Seniors During COVID-19

Posted by Steve Worrall | Dec 21, 2020 | 0 Comments

It's been quite the year, huh? Since COVID-19 took center stage, families with seniors have been scrambling to find ways to connect with their loved ones. And now, the holidays are upon us. What we really want to do is have a big family celebration where we can all cuddle up and drink hot cocoa...

When is Medicaid Crisis Planning Appropriate?

Posted by Steve Worrall | Dec 09, 2020 | 0 Comments

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program available to individuals who meet certain asset requirements that help them pay for long-term care (LTC) costs. Long-term care often creates devastating financial impacts on Americans, particularly the elderly, and for those family members who lose ...

The Top Ten Myths About Risks for Alzheimer's Disease

Posted by Steve Worrall | Sep 13, 2020 | 0 Comments

Polling shows that the number one worry for Americans as they age is memory loss, outpacing fears of insufficient monies, and loneliness. The most prevalent among all dementia is Alzheimer's disease. According to the Alzheimer's Association Facts and Figures Report, Alzheimer's accounts for an ...

Enforcing Social Distancing for Elderly Relatives

Posted by Steve Worrall | May 23, 2020 | 0 Comments

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...

How Immigration Status Affects Elder Law

Posted by Steve Worrall | Mar 18, 2020 | 0 Comments

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...

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