Elder Law

HUD Section 8 Rental Certificate Program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers a number of programs to assist low-income families, older adults…

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Involuntary Hospitalization and Treatment of Involuntary PatientsInvoluntary Hospitalization and Treatment of Involuntary Patients

Involuntary Hospitalization and Treatment of Involuntary Patients

The procedure commonly referred to as a “1013” is governed by O.C.G.A. Title 37, Chapter 3 (§ 37-3-41 et seq).*…

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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…

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Excel Worksheet to Estimate Effect of Gifting with Offsetting Promissory NoteExcel Worksheet to Estimate Effect of Gifting with Offsetting Promissory Note

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…

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News Roundup – November 21, 2021News Roundup – November 21, 2021

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…

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2022 Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Amounts2022 Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Amounts

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…

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