Conner Law Group

08/17/2026

I’m preparing an upcoming presentation about elder law and the legal and financial challenges that can come with aging. I want to make sure it addresses the questions families are actually asking.

What would you want an elder law attorney to explain?

For example:
• Can a person protect their home if they need nursing home care?
• Is it ever too late to begin Medicaid planning?
• What happens if a parent loses capacity without a power of attorney?
• When is guardianship necessary, and can it be avoided?
• Can parents give assets to their children without affecting Medicaid eligibility?
• How can families plan for the cost of long-term care?
• What legal documents should every aging adult have?
• How can adult children help their parents plan without taking away their independence?
• What are the most common mistakes families make when a loved one begins needing care?

Leave your question in the comments, or send a private message if you prefer. Your questions will help me make the presentation practical, relevant, and genuinely useful.

Please keep public comments general and avoid including private personal, medical, or financial information.

08/11/2026

Every family has one person who knows where everything is.

The school logins. The insurance cards. The bills. The legal documents. The one password nobody else can find.

If that person is you, ask yourself:

Could your family keep the basics moving if you were unavailable for 30 days?

Estate planning is not only about what happens after death. It is also about giving the people you trust the authority, information, and direction they may need during your lifetime.

The full article, and a practical family continuity checklist, is linked in the comments.

07/29/2026

Georgia transfer-on-death deeds can help a particular property pass without ordinary probate administration while allowing the owner to retain control during life. But Georgia revised the law in 2026, and the deed alone is not enough.

The beneficiary must complete a formal acceptance process, and for deaths on or after July 1, 2026, the nine-month recording deadline is critical. A TOD deed also does not plan for incapacity, address other assets, or necessarily protect the property from Medicaid estate recovery.

My latest article explains how Georgia TOD deeds work, what changed in 2026, and when another planning strategy may be more appropriate.

Read the full article through the link in the comments.

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

Medicaid eligibility rules can be confusing, especially when a parent may need nursing home care. Before moving money, changing deeds, or assuming the home is protected, get guidance on how Georgia Medicaid may treat the assets involved.

Read the full blog post: https://connerlaw.group/blog/what-assets-count-for-medicaid-eligibility-in-georgia

06/23/2026

Families are often surprised by what Medicaid may count when someone needs nursing home care.

For Georgia long-term care Medicaid, “assets” are often referred to as “resources.” These may include bank accounts, investments, extra real estate, certain life insurance policies, inheritances, settlements, and other items the applicant owns or has access to.

The rules are not always intuitive, especially when property is jointly owned, accounts have multiple names, or the family home is involved.

Before transferring assets, adding someone to a deed, or spending down funds, it is important to understand how those decisions may affect eligibility, taxes, probate, and future estate recovery.

Read the full blog post:

https://connerlaw.group/blog/what-assets-count-for-medicaid-eligibility-in-georgia

06/16/2026

Blended families often need more than a simple will.

When there are children from a prior relationship, a new spouse, shared assets, or stepchildren, the estate plan needs to be clear, intentional, and legally coordinated.

A strong plan can help reduce confusion, protect surviving spouses, preserve inheritances for children, and avoid unnecessary family conflict.

Read the full post on estate planning for blended families in Georgia:
connerlaw.group/blog

06/16/2026

Blended families often need more than a basic will.

When there is a current spouse, children from a prior marriage, stepchildren, or jointly owned property, estate planning should be clear and intentional. The right plan can help reduce confusion, protect relationships, and make sure your wishes are actually carried out.

I shared more on the blog about key estate planning issues for blended families in Georgia, including trusts, beneficiary designations, the family home, and choosing the right executor or trustee.

Read the full post here: https://connerlaw.group/blog/estate-planning-for-blended-families-in-georgia

06/08/2026

Many Georgia families ask some version of the same question:

“Will Medicaid take the house if Mom or Dad needs nursing home care?”

The better answer is usually: Medicaid does not simply take a home the moment someone needs care, but the home can still become an important issue. Medicaid eligibility rules, estate recovery, probate, ownership, timing, and family circumstances can all affect what happens.

Planning before a crisis usually gives families more options and fewer surprises.

Read more here:
https://connerlaw.group/blog/will-i-lose-my-house-if-i-need-nursing-home-care-in-georgia

Conner Law Group helps Georgia families think through estate planning, elder law, probate, guardianship, and related planning concerns.

This post is general information only and is not legal advice.

06/03/2026

What happens if someone dies without a will in Georgia?

Many people assume the surviving spouse automatically receives everything, but that is not always how Georgia law works. If there are children, the surviving spouse and children may share the estate. Real estate, debts, title issues, and year’s support can also affect what happens next.

I put together a plain-English guide covering:
• who may inherit under Georgia intestacy rules
• whether probate may be needed
• what may happen to the house
• who may serve as Administrator
• why family disagreements can make the process more complicated

Read the full post here:
https://connerlaw.group/blog/what-happens-if-someone-dies-without-a-will-in-georgia