Plan Before the “What If.”
Protect Your Parents’ Dignity.
If a parent — or you — couldn’t make decisions tomorrow, who would? We help you answer that now, calmly, instead of in a crisis.
Are You Carrying This Worry?
- Your parent is showing signs of decline and nothing is in writing
- You don’t know who would make medical decisions if they couldn’t
- You’re worried about the cost of long-term care
- You’re confused about Medicaid and what it could mean for savings
- You worry someone could take advantage of your parent financially
- You want your own “what if” plan in place, too
“What happens if my parents get sick and can’t make decisions? Or what if something happens to me? I don’t want my family to be burdened or lose control.”What we hear from families
What We Help You Put in Place
Financial Power of Attorney
Name a trusted person to handle bills, accounts and property if you can’t.
Health Care Directives
Record medical wishes and name a health care agent in Georgia’s advance directive.
Long-Term Care Planning
Think ahead about in-home care, assisted living, and how to pay for it.
Medicaid Planning
Understand the rules early, while more options are still open.
Protection From Exploitation
Put safeguards in place so a parent’s money stays in the right hands.
Family Conversations
Guidance on how to start the hard talk with parents and siblings.
Part of One Clear Blueprint
The Strategic Legacy Blueprint Session
Your parents’ plan and your own plan affect each other. In your Blueprint Session we look at both together, so you’re not caught between two sets of paperwork when something happens.
Common Questions
What’s the difference between a power of attorney and guardianship?
A power of attorney is chosen by the person ahead of time, while they can still make decisions. Guardianship is set up through the probate court when someone can no longer decide for themselves and no plan is in place. Planning early can often avoid the need for guardianship.
When should my parents set up a power of attorney?
While they’re healthy and able to make their own decisions. Once someone loses that ability, it may be too late to sign one, and the family may need to go to court instead.
How do I protect my aging parents’ assets?
Proactive planning — powers of attorney, care directives, and Medicaid planning — protects both their assets and their dignity. The earlier we plan, the more options stay open.
Can my family override my health care directive?
A clear, properly signed directive and a well-chosen health care agent make your wishes much harder to second-guess. We’ll help you choose the right people and put your wishes in writing.
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What is a Georgia advance directive for health care?
It’s Georgia’s legal form for naming a health care agent and recording your treatment wishes, including end-of-life choices. It lets someone you trust speak for you if you can’t speak for yourself.
Does my spouse automatically have power over my finances?
No. Being married doesn’t give your spouse legal authority over accounts or property in your name alone. Without a financial power of attorney, your family may need to go to court to manage your affairs.
When does a financial power of attorney take effect?
It depends on how it’s written. Many take effect immediately when signed; others only if you become unable to manage your affairs. We help you choose the approach that fits your family.
What is the Medicaid look-back period?
When someone applies for Medicaid to help pay for nursing home care, Medicaid reviews gifts and transfers made during the previous five years (60 months). Transfers in that window can delay eligibility, which is why planning early matters.
Can my parent stay at home and still get help paying for care?
Sometimes. Georgia has programs that can help some people receive care at home or in the community. Eligibility rules are detailed, so it helps to look at your parent’s situation early.
What can I do if I think my parent is being financially exploited?
Act quickly. Secure accounts if you have authority to do so, keep records, and talk with an attorney about protective steps. In Georgia you can also report suspected abuse or exploitation of an older adult to Adult Protective Services.
Is it too late to plan if my parent has dementia?
Not necessarily. A person with early-stage dementia may still have the capacity to sign some documents. It depends on their understanding at the time of signing, so it’s important to act promptly.
Give Your Parents a Plan, Not a Crisis.
One session to map who decides, who cares, and how it’s paid for.
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