Oconee Law Firm

08/28/2026

In case you were waiting for a sign...

Call 706-310-1242 or email [email protected] to schedule your appointment.

08/26/2026

Public benefits can be tricky not only to apply for but to maintain. Here at Oconee Law Firm, we have years and years of experience in special needs planning and elder care planning. If you have questions or concerns regarding an elderly loved one or a loved one with special needs, call 706-310-1242 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment with our attorney.

08/21/2026

Happy Friday!

Call (706)-310-1242 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment with Attorney Dennise Grayson.

08/19/2026

Estate Planning is your opportunity to decide what will happen to your assets when you pass away. There may be ways to make the process of estate administration easier on your family; it just takes some professional planning now. Call 706-310-1242 and schedule an appointment with Dennise Grayson to discuss your options.

08/17/2026

Debunking one of the most popular estate planning myths...

Estate planning is not just for people who are "sick or old." Every adult should have an estate plan regardless of whether they are young or old, sick or healthy, rich or poor, married or single, parent or not, etc..

No matter one's circumstances, it is always a good idea to speak with an estate planning attorney.

08/14/2026

Trust Issues? We can help with (some of) those...

Whether you're looking to protect your assets, plan for loved ones, or simply to avoid probate court involvement upon your death, a trust may be an important part of your estate plan.

Call Oconee Law Firm today and book an appointment with our attorney to discuss your specific needs and if a trust might be needed in your life.

08/11/2026

08/03/2026

There's no time like the present to make (or update) your Last Will and Testament! Call 706-310-1242 today to get on our calendar for this year's National Make a Will Month.

Whether you are an existing client or a brand new one, we are happy to assist you in your estate planning.

07/27/2026

Falling as an older adult can be scary, painful, and have long lasting impacts on daily mobility. While our risk of falling and injuring ourselves increases as we age, falls are not inevitable as an older adult.

How can you prevent falls for yourself or a loved one? Below are some tips and tricks to implement fall prevention in your home. This is not an exhaustive list, but we hope you find it to be a good starting point.

As you sort out the following home improvements for your loved one, you can lean on us at Oconee Law Firm to ensure the proper legal matters are taken care of. Not only do we focus on Elder Law and Estate Planning, but we also understand from personal experience how chaotic yet rewarding it can be to care for an aging adult.

1. Decrease the clutter! Keep your floors and doorways clutter free. Never keep items on the stairs.
2. Tape loose wires or cords to the floor or wall so they do not pose a tripping risk. This might include floor lamp cords, telephone cords, or extension cords.
3. Ensure that paths are clear and that your loved one does not have to navigate around unnecessary furniture to move around their home.
4. Remove loose rugs or use double sided tape to secure them to the floor. Throw rugs can be slippery on hard woods or tiles. Rug edges can also be dangerous as they curl up and cause a tripping hazard.
5. Install grab bars in the bathroom. Properly installed grab bars can provide support for an older adult standing up from the toilet or getting out of a slippery bath or shower.
6. Put a non-slip rubber mat in the bathtub or shower. Ensure there are safe, secure bathmats in the bathroom for when your loved one steps out of the shower. Their towel should be close by so that they do not have to reach or step out of the shower wet.
7. If there are stairs in the house, consider how you can make them safer. Ensure the handrails are stable and secure. Consider adding anti-slip stair treads to slippery hard wood stairs. Ensure there are light switches at the top and bottom of the stairs to illuminate this fall-prone area. You might also look into installing lights on the steps themselves.
8. Check all the lighting in the home to make sure your loved one can get around safely after dark. You might consider nightlights in heavy traffic areas. Ensure that there is a working, easy to reach bedside lamp for when your loved one gets up in the night.
9. Consider the shoes (or socks) your loved one is wearing around the house. Discuss proper footwear with adequate traction.
10. Keep frequently used items in easy to reach places, limiting your loved one’s use of step stools. Be sure to assess any step stool that might be used to ensure it is sturdy and has a handrail to hold on to. Never use a chair as a step stool!
11. Last but certainly not least, consult a healthcare provider to discuss further fall prevention efforts unique to your loved one and their home environment.

The National Council on Aging has a free “CheckUp” survey that you can take to assess your own or your loved one’s fall risk score. Click Here to access the survey!

Call 706-310-1242 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment to meet with our attorney Ms. Dennise Grayson.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/patient-resources/index.html

07/24/2026

We are happy to announce our support for Athens-Oconee CASA, a local nonprofit that recruits, trains, and mentors 75 volunteers to advocate for foster children in our community. Dennise Grayson and Catherine Widay, two Oconee Law Firm team members, have served as Court Appointed Special Advocates themselves. In fact, Catherine is currently a Court Appointed Special Advocate and a Peer Coordinator with Athens-Oconee CASA. It is truly an honor to support CASA via sponsorship and years of combined volunteer service.

By Athens Oconee CASA