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Georgia Financial Power of Attorney Laws

March 27, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Georgia Financial Power of Attorney Laws

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Senior Salute Radio brings timely information to leading age Boomers and Seniors addressing the issues of aging, care-giving and maintaining quality of life. Learn from both professionals and regular people going through the process with their families.

The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm was established to serve the legal needs of senior citizens when their health care needs increase. The Firm focuses its entire practice on Asset Protection and Estate Planning matters, which encompasses the areas of Medicaid Planning, VA Benefits Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Estate Planning. Victoria Collier has grown her law practice through her personable nature and good management skills. The office is located in downtown Decatur, GA. The Firm makes house calls to those clients who are unable to come to the office. They understand that you might not be able to make it into the office, so they have no problem coming to you! Take comfort in knowing that it is the mission of Victoria Collier to support her clients in the creation of a long-term care plan for preserving assets, maximizing independence, and enhancing quality of life.

Guardianship and Conservatorship Through the Court System

March 13, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Guardianship and Conservatorship Through the Court System

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Tax Planning Through the Use of Trusts

February 13, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Tax Planning Through the Use of Trusts

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Lessons Learned About Estate Planning From Riding With An Atlanta Cop

January 30, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Lessons Learned About Estate Planning From Riding With An Atlanta Cop

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The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm was established to serve the legal needs of senior citizens when their health care needs increase. The Firm focuses its entire practice on Asset Protection and Estate Planning matters, which encompasses the areas of Medicaid Planning, VA Benefits Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Estate Planning. Victoria Collier has grown her law practice through her personable nature and good management skills.
The office is located in downtown Decatur, GA. The Firm makes house calls to those clients who are unable to come to the office. They understand that you might not be able to make it into the office, so they have no problem coming to you! Take comfort in knowing that it is the mission of Victoria Collier to support her clients in the creation of a long-term care plan for preserving assets, maximizing independence, and enhancing quality of life.

The Difference Between Estate Planning, Elder Care, and Asset Protection Planning

January 15, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

The Difference Between Estate Planning, Elder Care, and Asset Protection Planning

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The office is located in downtown Decatur, GA. The Firm makes house calls to those clients who are unable to come to the office. They understand that you might not be able to make it into the office, so they have no problem coming to you! Take comfort in knowing that it is the mission of Victoria Collier to support her clients in the creation of a long-term care plan for preserving assets, maximizing independence, and enhancing quality of life.

Georgia’s New Power of Attorney Law: What Does It Mean For You?

November 21, 2017 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Georgia's New Power of Attorney Law: What Does It Mean For You?

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Millie Baumbusch, Blake Melton, Sarah Watchko, Craig Frankel

Sarah Watchko/Hill & Watchko

Sarah R. Watchko is a partner with the law firm Hill & Watchko, LLC, located in Alpharetta, Georgia. Her practice areas include elder law, estate, and special needs planning, long-term care planning with Medicaid benefits and Department of Veterans Affairs pension benefits, and trust and estate administration. Sarah is one of very few Georgia Certified Elder Law Attorneys (“CELA”) by the National Elder Law Foundation, the only national certifying program for elder law and special needs attorneys.

Sarah graduated magna cum laude from East Carolina University in 2005, and obtained a full merit scholarship to Wake Forest University School of Law, graduating from Wake Forest in 2008. She developed a passion for working with elderly and special needs clients during her time at Wake Forest School of Law’s Elder Law Clinic during the summer of 2007. Upon graduation, this led her to Atlanta Legal Aid’s Georgia Senior Legal Hotline, where she volunteered and eventually worked as a staff attorney. She entered private practice in 2009, and joined her current firm in 2013.

Sarah is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Atlanta Bar Association, and the North Fulton Bar Association. She is accredited by the VA and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, the Fiduciary Section of the Georgia Bar, the Atlanta Bar’s Estate Planning and Probate Section, and the Atlanta Bar’s Elder Law Section, serving as chair of the Elder Law Section during its 2012-2013 term.

Blake Melton/Synovus Family Asset Management

Blake is a Senior Wealth Strategist at Synovus Family Asset Management, a multi-family office housed within Synovus Financial Corp., N.A. Prior to joining FAM in 2007, Blake was in private practice with Page, Scrantom, Sprouse, Tucker, and Ford. Blake earned his BA in Economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder, his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law (cum laude), and his LL.M. in tax from the University of Alabama School of Law (summa cum laude). He is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). Blake is a member of the Georgia and Alabama Bars. He is highly involved in the Fiduciary Section of the Georgia Bar, is currently in the leadership of the Section, and is a frequent speaker at professional education programs. He is also a member of the Columbus and Atlanta Estate Planning Councils.

About Gaslowitz Frankel:

Gaslowitz Frankel is an experienced trial practice firm specializing in all aspects of complex fiduciary litigation throughout Georgia and the Southeast. With a focus on representing individuals, companies, banks, and fiduciaries in dispute involving wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, businesses, and securities law, their experienced and highly qualified litigation attorneys have tremendous credentials and a proven history of success.

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Caring for Seniors Over the Holidays

December 23, 2015 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Caring for Seniors Over the Holidays

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Senior Salute Radio brings timely information to leading edge Boomers and Seniors about issues involving care-giving and aging. Learn from both professionals and regular people going through the process with their families. Each week we will also Salute an incredible Senior.

Senior Salute Radio is presented by The Elder & Disability Law Firm of Victoria L. Collier.

Michael Johnson, LCSW C-ASWCM ACHT/Certified Aging Life Care Manager at Metta Johnson & Associates

Michael has over ten years working as a medical social worker. He spent many of those years working as a hospice social worker, in which he supervised and directed teams of social workers. During that time he honed his skills in helping families understand complex medical issues, confusing government benefits, and the emotional challenges of caring for a loved one with various medical needs.

As a licensed clinical social worker Michael has extensive understanding of mental health diagnosis and their treatments. Additionally, Michael takes a holistic approach to helping his clients and their loved ones. He has also helped people achieve a renewed sense of peace in facing their healthcare needs through the use of his training in clinical hypnotherapy. He has developed several audio tracks for stress relief and pain reduction.

“The best part of this work is when my client and their loved ones get a sense of peace and reassurance knowing that someone is in their corner to provide expertise, compassion, and advocacy.”

Senior Salute: Caring for Seniors Over the Holidays

December 23, 2015 by angishields

Dekalb Business Radio

Senior Salute: Caring for Seniors Over the Holidays

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Senior Salute Radio is presented by The Elder & Disability Law Firm of Victoria L. Collier.

Michael Johnson, LCSW C-ASWCM ACHT/Certified Aging Life Care Manager at Metta Johnson & Associates

“The best part of this work is when my client and their loved ones get a sense of peace and reassurance knowing that someone is in their corner to provide expertise, compassion, and advocacy.”