Black Parents Aging Podcast

The transfer of a deceased person's assets to their heirs may appear to be a mere paperwork exercise, but the truth is far from a tidy package. It can quickly become a complex and unpredictable journey, fraught with various twists and turns that catch many off guard.

This raises a crucial question: How can you shield your loved ones from this intricate web of legal and financial procedures and safeguard their cherished legacy? Join us in today's captivating episode as Olivia and Nicola navigate through the fog surrounding succession matters when a will is absent. They will expertly address all your pressing inquiries about the probate process specifically in the state of Georgia, ensuring you gain clarity and peace of mind.

Tune in as they share about:

• What probate is

• Administration of Probate in the State of Georgia

• What happens when you don't have a will in Georgia

• The family heir tree in the probate process

• Top priority payments considered during probate

• Why it is important to involve an attorney in estate planning earlier

• The trickiest and stickiest point of the probate process

• What is the time frame for probate in Georgia

… and so much more!

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LinkedIn: Nicola Robinson

Connect with Olivia:

LinkedIn: Olivia Smith

In today's episode, Olivia discusses what to do if a valid power of attorney is rejected by a financial institution. While banks have legitimate concerns about fraud and elder abuse, this caution can create obstacles when using a power of attorney to access accounts. Olivia shares examples of banks requesting medical information or a doctor's note to validate incapacity, emphasizing the importance of understanding your rights and options with power of attorney. Tune in to learn more about navigating these challenges.

Check out the SR Law Group: https://www.srlawgrp.com/

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Connect with Nicola:

LinkedIn: Nicola Robinson

Connect with Olivia:

LinkedIn: Olivia Smith

Blended families have become very common in the current society. In this episode, Olivia highlights the common challenges that arise during probate and emphasizes the importance of making informed decisions in estate planning to prevent contentious situations. It is essential for parents in blended families to plan for their children's inheritance and not rely solely on the surviving spouse. By including provisions in estate planning that specifically address the needs of each child, parents can ensure their children are provided for and avoid potential conflicts down the line. Tune in to learn more!

Check out the SR Law Group: https://www.srlawgrp.com/

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Connect with Nicola:

LinkedIn: Nicola Robinson

Connect with Olivia:

LinkedIn: Olivia Smith

Many older adults and caregivers worry about the state's attempt to recoup from their estate whatever benefits it paid for the recipient's care after the Medicaid recipient dies. But with proper planning, it's possible to avoid Medicaid Asset Recovery. Tune in to this week's episode to learn the difference between Medicare and Medicaid, exceptions to estate recovery, the importance of understanding state-specific rules, and why you need to consult with an elder law attorney.

Resources and links:

Georgia Medicaid website: medicaid.georgia.gov

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LinkedIn: Nicola Robinson

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LinkedIn: Olivia Smith

Jeanna McKnight is a committed, service-oriented professional who has aligned both her direct-patient care, personal life experiences, as well as professional business experiences into a company that serves aging adults and their loved ones through their Golden Years - Graceful Living.

Through her Caregiver Training, Advocacy, and Education on Senior Resources, Ms. McKnight aims to empower Care Partners with the tools that they need to bridge the gap in healthcare services. Her client-centered approach is focused on one goal - to improve or maintain an individual's quality of life so they're able to age gracefully with both dignity and comfort.

In this episode, Jeanna shares about:

• Who a gerontologist is what brought her into the world of senior and aging adults

• How to know it's time to reach out to a gerontologist

• How her mediation services work and why you might need them

... and so much more

Connect with Jeanna:

Website: gracefullivings.com

Phone: 866-484-7223

Both guardianships and conservatorships are court-ordered. Family members generally request them when their loved one can no longer make their own decisions, and someone else needs legal authority to act on their behalf. Depending on your loved one's needs, you may decide to establish a conservatorship or guardianship. Tune in to this week's episode as Olivia describes guardianships and conservatorships in detail, their similarities and differences, and what guardians and conservators do.

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Connect with Nicola:

LinkedIn: Nicola Robinson

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LinkedIn: Olivia Smith

No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet, planning for the future can make all the difference in an emergency and at the end-of-life. Being prepared and having important documents in a single place can give you peace of mind, help ensure your wishes are honored, and ease the burden on your loved ones.

In today's episode, Olivia talks about the benefits of life documents and why estate planning documents are only as good as the people you place in certain positions. Can they work well under pressure? Can they think soberly and make sound decisions in high-stress situations? Are they going to honor your decisions even if they don't agree with them? If you have a will but don't have these documents, you should tune in!

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Connect with Nicola:

LinkedIn: Nicola Robinson

Connect with Olivia:

LinkedIn: Olivia Smith

Sometimes caring for a loved when may not stop at managing their medication, accompanying them to the hospital, and making sure the house chores are done. It could go as far as managing their finances because as people age, performing simple math problems can become challenging. This is where a power of attorney comes in. A power of attorney, or a POA allows a principal to appoint an agent to act for them should they become incapacitated. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about the ideal time for one to get a POA, why any POA should be affected immediately, and the 9 powers that one needs in a POA. There's so much value packed in this episode, you might want to tune in with a pen and paper.

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Connect with Nicola:

LinkedIn: Nicola Robinson

Connect with Olivia:

LinkedIn: Olivia Smith

Not too long ago, Nicola represented a husband whose wife had passed, and since the wife had not yet updated her life insurance after their marriage, all of the proceeds went to her parents who were not willing to pay for her burial out of the funds they received. This left the husband frustrated with the burial arrangements.

This and many other beneficiaries' failure horror stories prompted Nicola to unpack the 8 different things that you should understand about beneficiary designation forms. Beneficiary designation forms are 800-pound gorillas when it comes to the distribution of assets after one's death; they trump last wills and testaments in court. So how does one do it right? Tune in to find out!

Tune in as she shares about:

• What beneficiary-designated forms are

• The tax consequences and different planning opportunities

The importance of:

• Remembering to name the beneficiary in the forms

• Naming both a primary and a contingent beneficiary

• Updating your beneficiary forms for major life events

• Reading all the instructions in the forms

• Making sure your beneficiary designations coordinate with your estate plan

• Understanding the potential consequences of using a beneficiary for the particular asset

• Not naming your estate as a beneficiary

… and so much more!

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Connect with Nicola:

LinkedIn: Nicola Robinson

Connect with Olivia:

LinkedIn: Olivia Smith

When your loved one or parent becomes entirely dependent on you, finding long-term care for them can be pretty overwhelming. If you are stuck on how to transition your loved one to senior care communities, this episode is definitely for you!

In today's episode, Olivia is joined by Rebekah Middlebrooks, who runs Agape Senior Solutions. Rebekah's company was created out of the need to oversee the health and financial well-being of vulnerable adults. The company has helped over 100 families understand their loved one's specific care needs/wishes and provided both short-term and long-term solutions that give peace of mind

Tune in as Nicola and Rebekah share about:

• How Rebekah got into senior care and why she's still at it

• What Agape Senior Solutions is

• Why the name 'Agape Senior Solutions'

• What areas of services the company provides

• The feedback she's gotten so far around this amazing field

• Why you should take advantage of respite care

• Golden nuggets on how to transition when you see your loved one decline

… and so much more!

Check out Agape Solutions:

Calls: 770 - 864 - 3588

Website: https://agapeseniorsolutions.com

Facebook: Agape Senior Solutions

Instagram: @agapeseniorsolutions

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Connect with Nicola:

LinkedIn: Nicola Robinson

Connect with Olivia:

LinkedIn: Olivia Smith