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	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 family member or friend to handle your financial matters when you are unable to do so. BE CAREFUL when selecting someone. Call your local legal aid or pro bono program or the Georgia Senior Hotline for help. By: Georgia Legal Services Program®


	Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care This document allows you to appoint someone to make health care decisions for you when you are not able to yourself, or someone you appoint to make a decision about continued treatment to terminal diseases and 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®


	Understanding Medicaid By: Georgia Legal Services Program®


	2010 Medicare Annual Enrollment Q&A By: Georgia Legal Services Program®


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