Elder Law

Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult Act (O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-1 et seq.)

An attending physician, treating physician, or other physician licensed according to the laws of the State of Georgia, after having…

3 years ago

Excel Worksheet to Estimate Effect of Gifting with Offsetting Promissory Note

Gifting is usually a last resort when creating a Medicaid Plan. The reason is gifts trigger a transfer of resources…

3 years ago

News Roundup – November 21, 2021

News Sources: Elder Law Attorney Daniel Tully has 9 questions you should ask before you or a loved one goes…

3 years ago

2022 Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Amounts

In 2022, the annual gift tax exclusion will increase from $15,000 to $16,000 per recipient. In 2022, the estate and…

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Georgia Medicaid Application

Federal regulations require Medicaid agencies to afford individuals the opportunity to apply for Medicaid without delay. 42 CFR § 435.906.…

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Medicaid: Income is not a Resource During the Month of Receipt

Sometime people assume monthly income counts toward the $2,000 resource limit. Assets (anything of value) are either income or resources. "…

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Gun Laws and Related Information

Many people have questions about guns and gun rights, especially as they relate to the elderly. The general answer is…

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International Fraud Awareness Week

November 14 through November 20, 2021, is International Fraud Awareness Week. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr says: Scammers are constantly…

3 years ago

New 2022 SSI and Medicaid Numbers

Every year the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit rate and Medicaid resource allowances are updated. For 2022, the federal benefit…

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Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021

H.R. 1717, known as the Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021, and a companion bill in the Senate…

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