by UpMarket | Mar 8, 2022 | Elder Law
MEDICAID CRISIS PLANNING Let’s say your aunt has fallen and broken her hip. She is transferred to a skilled nursing facility for care. During treatment, your aunt discovers that she does not have the power to return back home and decides to stay at the facility for...
by Jeffrey Williamson | Dec 28, 2021 | Elder Law, Asset Protection & Estate Planning
There is a lot to consider when discussing the State of Georgia’s medicaid eligibility rules. Here, we will discuss just a few of the most critical aspects. If you are considering applying for Medicaid in the State of Georgia, it is vital that these factors be taken...
by Jeffrey Williamson | Dec 15, 2021 | Elder Law, Asset Protection & Estate Planning, Trusts
What is Advanced Care Planning? Advanced care planning is planning for how your finances and long-term care will be handled and putting into action the legal documentation to implement that plan. These documents include more than just a last will and testament. A...
by Jeffrey Williamson | Oct 15, 2021 | Trusts
What is an ABLE Account? ABLE accounts were authorized by the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014. They can be an excellent resource for individuals in need of disability benefits, but can also be confusing. In order to clarify certain aspects, the...
by Jeffrey Williamson | May 18, 2021 | Tax Planning, Asset Protection & Estate Planning
“For the 99.5 Percent Act” (the Act) was introduced in the U.S. Senate in March 2021. The Act primarily involves estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. While the focus is relatively limited, the modifications are significant. Key provisions of the Act...
by Jeffrey Williamson | May 4, 2021 | Elder Law
Nursing Homes and Arbitration Agreements Moving a loved one into a long-term care facility can be fraught with emotion. Whether the choice has been looming for some time or a catastrophic event brought it on suddenly, there are often difficult decisions that must be...
by Jeffrey Williamson | Jan 15, 2021 | Asset Protection & Estate Planning
Imminent Changes & What They May Mean Clients need timely counsel regarding their wealth management, and we should endeavor to keep them informed regarding potential tax changes on the horizon. While we do not know what the future holds, we do have some...
by Jeffrey Williamson | Oct 1, 2020 | Asset Protection & Estate Planning, Elder Law
You Will Need A Plan J. L. Williamson Law Group, LLC specializes in asset protection and elder law. As an elder law attorney, J.L. Williamson and his team have extensive experience with both pre-planning and crisis planning for long term care. The high cost of...
by Jeffrey Williamson | May 18, 2020 | Asset Protection & Estate Planning
THE NEW FOCUS: LONG TERM CARE One ancillary effect of the recent pandemic is a renewed interest in estate planning. Given the changes under 2017 tax law, however, estate tax planning may now be of primary concern only to those whose net assets exceed $11 million. This...
