Elder Law Attorney
As an Elder Law Attorney, my mission is to help senior citizens plan for the future and preserve their assets. We understand that many issues involving senior citizens can be emotional and stressful. Our firm is very familiar with issues confronting senior citizens and we pride ourselves in making you and your loved ones feel comfortable with the process.
Senior Citizens are faced with many challenges as they grow older. At the Clemmons Law Firm, we provide legal assistance and counseling that often make those challenges easier.
In order to give you and your loved ones peace of mind, we provide the following services:
- Guardianships & Conservatorships
- Wills
- Special Needs Trusts
- Planning For Incapacity
- Medicaid Planning
- Medicaid/Medicare Appeals
- Trust Administration & Probate
Frequently Asked Questions in Elder Law What is an Elder Law Attorney?
An Elder Law Attorney focuses on the legal needs of Senior Citizens. The legal needs may range from Estate Planning to Long-Term Care Planning.
What is Georgia's Medicaid Estate Recovery Program?
It is a program required by federal law where Medicaid members with qualified assets are required to reimburse taxpayers for long term care, home-based services, or community-based services provided through Medicaid. After the member's death, the funds are recovered from his or her estate. It is important to note that some Estates will not be affected by the program.
If my father is in the advanced stages of his Alzheimer's Disease, should I seek Power of Attorney?
If your father is mentally incapacitated, your best option is to seek guardianship through Probate Court. However, you should also speak with an attorney to explore all legal options.
