Elder Law

Long Term Care Services for Veterans

The Veteran's Administration (the VA) makes long-term care support available for qualifying veterans in several ways. VA Community Living Centers…

4 days ago

2025 Medicare Part B Premium and Part A Co-Pays

On November 8, Medicare announced the 2025 premiums and Co-Pays. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will…

2 weeks ago

Oath for Georgia Guardians and Personal Representatives

Before a guardian or the personal representative of an estate takes office, he or she must take an oath. The…

1 month ago

Form: Affidavit of Diligent Search

In Georgia, when actions are filed in Probate Court, some people must be notified before the case can move forward.…

1 month ago

Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts – Form 1041

What is Form 1041 used for? If an estate or trust has gross income of $600 or more during a…

1 month ago

Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship – IRS Form 56

IRS Form 56 is used to notify the IRS of the creation or termination of a fiduciary relationship under section…

1 month ago

2025 Spousal Impoverishment Standards

On November 15, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services posted the 2025 spousal impoverishment standards. These are the…

2 months ago

Social Security Disability versus Veteran’s Disability

The word disability doesn't have the same meaning in all contexts. If you have a disability insurance policy, you could…

3 months ago

Social Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025

On October 10, 2024, the Social Security Administration announced that Americans will increase a 2.5 percent cost of living increase…

3 months ago

Getting Organized

Many people think that estate planning is just having documents prepared. They have a lawyer prepare a Will, get it…

3 months ago