Estate Planning

End-of-Life and the Right to Refuse Treatment: Quinlan through Schiavo

The cases discussed here make clear the importance of making health decisions in advance and communicating them. Too often, decisions…

3 years ago

Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNRs)

Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 31-39-1 et seq.) defines a candidate for non-resuscitation as a patient who, based on a determination…

3 years ago

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).*…

3 years ago

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

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…

3 years ago

Decision-Making Supports for Special Needs Individuals and Others Needing Assistance

Parents who are looking to protect their special needs children often begin by considering how decisions will be made. Capacity…

3 years ago

AFA Presents New Rules for End of Life Care

On Friday, November 12, 2021, at 1pm eastern, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America will host a webinar titled "New Rules…

3 years ago

Georgia Statutory Advance Directive for Health Care Form

Information regarding health care advance directives is here. The Georgia statutory advance directive for health care is below:

3 years ago

Georgia Statutory Power of Attorney Form

Our page discussing powers or attorney, what they are, (what they are not), and how they are used is here.…

3 years ago