A Snapshot of Estate Recovery in Georgia The state of Georgia may place a lien on your real and personal property if you received Medicaid while in a nursing home or intermediate care home or mental institution.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Financial Power of Attorney Use a financial power of attorney to allow a trusted family member or trusted friend to handle your financial matters when you are not able to do so yourself. BE VERY CAREFUL in selecting someone to handle your financial matters. Call your local legal aid or pro bono program or the Georgia Senior Hotline for help before you make a decision to allow someone (even a family member) to handle your financial matters.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care This document does two things. It allows you to appoint someone to make health care decisions for you when you are not able to make those decisions yourself. It also allows someone you appoint to make a decision about your continued treatment if you have a terminal disease or are in a state of permanent unconsciousness.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Sample Last Will and Testament This is a sample Last Will and Testament form. Speak with a legal aid or pro bono program lawyer if you need a will and your income is low. Many legal aid offices hold wills clinics where you can get legal help with a will.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
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