Ruth P. George Law Pllc

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These protein pretzels can really help.Not because they’re magical, but because they can be the difference between a qui...
06/18/2026

These protein pretzels can really help.

Not because they’re magical, but because they can be the difference between a quick snack versus a major binge later.

A good Power of Attorney can work the same way.

Most people think of a Power of Attorney as something that’s only needed during a major crisis. Often, its value is much simpler. The right person can step in and handle a small issue before it becomes a bigger one by paying a bill, managing an account, renewing a policy, or taking care of an important financial task.

Sometimes it’s not the dramatic intervention that matters, it’s the small action that prevents a much larger problem. 🥨

06/18/2026

One of the things I enjoy most outside of the office is walking our dog, Princess. 🐾

Join me as I share a little bit about our walks at Island Park, how I'm tracking my daily activity, and why even small habits can help us stay active and healthy.

I also want to let everyone know that I am now offering limited weekend meeting appointments for those who have difficulty meeting during the week!

Lately, I've been spending more time focusing on fitness and bodybuilding, something I've enjoyed for years but have sta...
06/17/2026

Lately, I've been spending more time focusing on fitness and bodybuilding, something I've enjoyed for years but have started taking more seriously again.

One thing the process keeps reminding me is how much progress comes from consistency. Small decisions repeated over time. Preparation. Patience. Doing the work even when the results are not immediate.

I see a lot of those same qualities show up in my work, too.

The clients who feel most prepared when it matters are usually the ones who decided to think ahead and put the right pieces in place before they were needed.
I've found it interesting how often lessons from one area of life quietly show up in another.

Has there been a hobby, passion, or experience in your life that unexpectedly shaped the way you approach your work or your relationships?

For families with a loved one who has a disability, estate planning requires an extra layer of careful thought.One of th...
06/15/2026

For families with a loved one who has a disability, estate planning requires an extra layer of careful thought.

One of the most common mistakes I see is leaving assets directly to a person with a disability with the intention of helping them financially.

What many families do not realize is that even a well-intended inheritance can unintentionally affect eligibility for important government benefits such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income.

For example, a parent who leaves $50,000 directly to an adult child with a disability may inadvertently cause that child to lose Medicaid coverage. Regaining those benefits is not always simple.

A Special Needs Trust is designed to help avoid that outcome. When structured properly, it allows funds to be used for care, quality-of-life expenses, and additional support without affecting benefit eligibility.

This kind of planning helps ensure that resources are protected and that long-term care and support can continue as intended.

If you have a family member with a disability and questions about how estate planning may apply to your situation, I’d be happy to talk through your options.

https://www.ruthpgeorgelaw.com/contact

I’m trying out “rest days” with working out (and enjoying this massage chair instead today). I figured I’d have a littl...
06/14/2026

I’m trying out “rest days” with working out (and enjoying this massage chair instead today).

I figured I’d have a little fun with a throw back law school style question!

Here goes:

Ruth, an otherwise reasonable person, has been advised that muscle growth occurs during recovery, not during training. Despite this knowledge, she experiences significant anxiety when instructed to take two full rest days per week and repeatedly attempts to negotiate “just a little cardio.”

Has Ruth:
A. Become lazy.
B. Forgotten how adaptation works.
C. Discovered that rest requires a different kind of discipline.
D. Been personally victimized by the concept of recovery.

Discuss all relevant arguments. 🤣

(Where I’m at with intentional rest days: verdict pending.)

06/11/2026

Here's a question most people don't think about:

If something happened to you tomorrow, could the people in charge of your estate actually work together?

I share some real-world probate considerations and why choosing the right executor matters more than many people realize.

Graduation season is a meaningful time. After years of hard work, your graduate is stepping into a new chapter.There’s a...
06/10/2026

Graduation season is a meaningful time. After years of hard work, your graduate is stepping into a new chapter.

There’s a lot of celebrating to do. And there’s also one thing most families don’t think about until it’s too late.

The moment a child turns age 18, parents lose automatic legal authority to handle health care matters on their child’s behalf. This means parents also lose the ability to obtain protected health information on behalf of their now-adult child. As well, parents do not have legal authority to handle financial matters on behalf of their adult children. Even in an emergency, even with the best intentions, a parent may be legally unable to access medical records, speak with a physician, or step in to help with financial matters without the right documents in place.

For a new graduate heading into college or starting adult life, a few key documents can make an enormous difference:

• A Health Care Proxy to name a trusted person to make health care decisions if they cannot.
• A HIPAA Authorization to allow designated individuals to access protected health information.
• A Power of Attorney to provide legal authority to handle financial matters, if desired or needed.

These documents don’t require significant assets to matter. (Think of a car, a bank account, personal property items, pets, an inheritance from a relative, etc.) They require only the recognition that life is unpredictable, and a little planning now can protect everyone involved.

If you have a graduate in your life this season, consider making this part of the celebration. It’s one of the most practical gifts you can give.

https://www.ruthpgeorgelaw.com/practice-areas/estate-planning

Which do I think is harder? Building muscles or building estate plans?I enjoy doing both! 💕 I took a quick picture in t...
06/09/2026

Which do I think is harder?

Building muscles or building estate plans?

I enjoy doing both! 💕

I took a quick picture in the office today - no one can imagine that I like weightlifting!

If you were in the hospital and unable to communicate, who would make medical decisions on your behalf?For many people, ...
06/05/2026

If you were in the hospital and unable to communicate, who would make medical decisions on your behalf?

For many people, the honest answer is: they’re not sure.

A Health Care Proxy is the document that clearly answers that question. It allows you to name a trusted person to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to make or communicate them yourself. Without one in place, individuals may disagree about who should step in, and in some situations, a court proceeding may be required to resolve it.

A few important things to understand about this document:

• It only takes effect when you are unable to make or communicate your own health care decisions.
• It can be created by individuals 18 years of age and older who have the necessary legal capacity to establish the document.
• You can name your desired agents to act in your chosen ordering (ie: first agent, followed by an alternate agent, followed by a second alternate agent, and so on).
• The document can also have (or be separate from) a Living Will, which creates an understanding that agent(s) have authority to make decisions regarding end-of-life matters.

If you were admitted to the hospital tomorrow and couldn’t communicate, a doctor would need to speak with someone.

Without a Health Care Proxy in place, individuals may not agree on who that person should be, and New York’s default rules may not give authority to the person you would have chosen or who would be appropriate. As well, without a Health Care Proxy in place, the default rules generally apply only in hospital and certain hospice settings so that decision-making authority is much narrower.

If you don’t have a Health Care Proxy (and, potentially a Living Will) in place, or if yours names someone whose role in your life has changed, it’s worth reviewing.

https://wwwruthpgeorgelaw.com/practice-areas/estate-planning

06/04/2026

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