Elder Law

Protecting your private Information

Review Account Statements and Notify Law Enforcement of Suspicious Activity As a precautionary measure, remain vigilant by reviewing all of…

6 months ago

Georgia Medicaid Waiver Programs

Section 1115 of the Medicaid statute allows sates to test new or existing ways to deliver and pay for health…

6 months ago

Free Webinar on Medicare: August 13, 2024

On August 13, 2024, from 3pm to 4pm ET, the Center for Medicare Advocacy is hosting a free webinar titled:…

7 months ago

Award of Custody to Grandparent Overturned

Award of Custody to Grandparent Overturned In Geiger v. Allmond, 371 Ga. App. 641 (May 23, 2024), the Court of…

7 months ago

Can Homeless Individuals with Mental Illness be Arrested for Sleeping Outdoors?

In City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson (U.S. 6/28/2024), the U.S. Supreme Court held that enforcement of generally applicable…

7 months ago

Life Estate Awarded as Year’s Support Upheld

Mavis, who was 77, survived her husband, Jerry. She filed a Petition for Year's Support and the Probate Court awarded…

7 months ago

Stetson Law School Announces Tax Certificate Program for Elder Law Attorneys

Stetson's College of Law announced that it will offer a graduate certificate program for Elder Law Attorneys who need tax…

7 months ago

Estate and Gift Tax Exclusion Amounts

The amounts below are the estate tax exclusion amounts as provided by the IRS. Unless Congress takes action, in 2026,…

7 months ago

Locating Medicaid Law

Sometimes finding Medicaid law is tough, but we hope to give you resources here. Federal and state statutes, regulations and…

7 months ago

Medicaid Estate Recovery is Required

At common law there is no obligation to reimburse the government for financial support and services received while impoverished. When…

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