# Shannon Pawley (Elder Law Georgia) > This site appears to be a resource for estate planning and elder law, with a focus on helping individuals plan for their final wishes and protect their assets. The content includes articles, videos, podcasts, and products related to estate planning, funeral arrangements, and end-of-life care. The site also offers training courses and workshops, including some specifically focused on veteran benefits and long-term care resources. ## Posts - [Establish Funeral Arrangements In Your Estate Plan](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/06/10/establish-funeral-arrangements-in-your-estate-plan/): Making sure to establish funeral arrangements in your estate plan helps ensure your wishes are met and that burden isn't passed to family. - [The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Managing Partner, Shannon Pawley, Writes About The Importance Of Including Funeral Plans In An Estate Plan.](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/06/10/the-estate-asset-protection-law-firm-managing-partner-shannon-pawley-writes-about-the-importance-of-including-funeral-plans-in-an-estate-plan/): Estate & Asset Protection Attorney points out having funeral arrangements specified in an estate plan takes burden off loved ones left behind - [Living And Dying With Dignity](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/06/22/live-and-die-with-dignity/): Living and dying with dignity is one of the great privileges we humans have... And, now we are also paying more attention to how we die. - [The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Managing Partner, Shannon Pawley, Writes About The Importance Of End-Of-Life Treatment Medical Declarations.](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/06/23/the-estate-asset-protection-law-firm-managing-partner-shannon-pawley-writes-about-the-importance-of-end-of-life-treatment-medical-declarations/): In recent article Estate Planning attorney Shannon Pawley points out benefit of planning own funeral in your estate plan. - [Your Estate Plan Can Include Step-Up In Basis Of Highly Appreciated Property](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/06/24/your-estate-plan-can-include-step-up-in-basis-of-highly-appreciated-property/): If you’ve never heard of step-up in basis, you are not alone. And many who do know about it use it incorrectly. So let me explain what it is. - [The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Managing Partner, Shannon Pawley, Tells Readers About Step-Up In Basis Tax Provision For Highly Appreciated Property.](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/06/25/the-estate-asset-protection-law-firm-managing-partner-shannon-pawley-tells-readers-about-step-up-in-basis-tax-provision-for-highly-appreciated-property/): Estate & Asset Protection Attorney gives overview of how step-up in basis can provide tax savings when property passed to beneficiaries. - [Whoops, She Made Headlines Again](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/07/13/whoops-she-made-headlines-again/): Britney Spears is making the world aware of Guardians and Conservatorships which is raising lots of questions about these legal terms. - [The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Managing Partner, Shannon Pawley, Explains Some Of The Details Of Governorships And Conservatorships In Light Of Latest Britney Spears Drama.](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/07/15/the-estate-asset-protection-law-firm-managing-partner-shannon-pawley-explains-some-of-the-details-of-governorships-and-conservatorships-in-light-of-latest-britney-spears-drama/): Estate & Asset Protection Attorney explains complications and difficulties of governorships and differences between them... - [The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Managing Partner, Shannon Pawley, Encourages Readers To Complete The Circle Of Life By Creating A Good Exit Plan.](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/08/04/the-estate-asset-protection-law-firm-managing-partner-shannon-pawley-encourages-readers-to-complete-the-circle-of-life-by-creating-a-good-exit-plan/): The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm owner posted new blog on the law firm’s website about estate planning, reminding death is part of life. - [Why Estate Planning? A Good Life Includes Having A Well Thought Out Exit Plan](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/08/06/a-good-life-includes-having-a-well-thought-out-exit-plan/): Estate planning and an asset protection plan that includes an advance directive or living will removes burden of doubt from loved ones. - [What To Look For When Retaining An Estate Planning Attorney](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/08/09/what-to-look-for-when-retaining-an-estate-planning-attorney/): How do you begin to retain an estate planning attorney and what do you look for?The first thing to look for is experience (expertise) & focus. - [The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Owner, Shannon Pawley, Offers Guidance When Looking To Select And Retain An Estate Planning Attorney.](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/08/10/the-estate-asset-protection-law-firm-owner-shannon-pawley-offers-guidance-when-looking-to-select-and-retain-an-estate-planning-attorney/): Estate & Asset Protection Attorney and Owner helps readers understand importance of retaining an experienced estate planning attorney - [Difference Between Estate Planning And Elder Law Attorneys](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/08/11/difference-between-estate-planning-and-elder-law-attorneys/): People often ask me if there is a difference between Estate and Asset Planning Attorneys and Elder Law Attorneys... - [The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Owner, Shannon Pawley, Explains Some Of The Basic Differences Between Estate Planning Attorneys And Elder Law Attorneys.](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/08/12/the-estate-asset-protection-law-firm-owner-shannon-pawley-explains-some-of-the-basic-differences-between-estate-planning-attorneys-and-elder-law-attorneys/): Estate & Asset Protection Attorney elaborates on a differences between elder care attorneys and estate planning attorneys. - [Important Legal Papers You And Your College Bound Kids Need](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/08/13/important-legal-papers-you-and-your-college-bound-kids-need/): When sending a kid to college, the last things you might be thinking about are legal matters or legal papers. - [The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Owner, Shannon Pawley, Discusses Important Legal Documents Parents Need To Have Before Their Kids Leave Home For College.](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/08/16/estate-asset-protection-attorney-and-owner-shannon-pawley-urges-parents-of-college-bound-kids-to-take-precautions-and-put-legal-documents-in-place-to-be-able-to-care-for-them-in-the-event-their-ch/): Estate & Asset Protection Attorney urges parents of college bound kids to take precautions and put legal documents in place... - [The Medical Directive: You’re Allowed To Change Your Mind](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/08/18/youre-allowed-to-change-your-mind-and-your-medical-directives/): As long as you're mentally competent you can change your mind and change your medical directive as you wish. - [When Legal Zoom Should Not Even Be A Question](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/08/19/when-legal-zoom-should-not-even-be-a-question/): Legal Zoom... You Hear A Lot About It. But Is It All It's Cracked Up to Be? The attorney-client relationship is among the most sacred... - [The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Owner, Shannon Pawley, Addresses All The People Who Ask Her About Using Legal Zoom.](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/08/20/the-estate-asset-protection-law-firm-owner-shannon-pawley-addresses-all-the-people-who-ask-her-about-using-legal-zoom/): Estate & Asset Protection Attorney discusses difference between hiring a reputable attorney and depending on services like Legal Zoom. - [Caregiver Support Groups – When The Caregiver Needs Some TLC](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/08/23/caregiver-support-groups-when-the-caregiver-needs-some-tlc/): Informal caregiving is widespread throughout the country. This has prompted the need for caregiver support groups where caregivers get TLC. - [The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Owner, Shannon Pawley, Answers A Common Question About Whether Once A Medical Directive Is Drawn Up It Can Be Changed.](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/08/25/the-estate-asset-protection-law-firm-owner-shannon-pawley-answers-a-common-question-about-whether-once-a-medical-directive-is-drawn-up-it-can-be-changed/): Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Owner addresses concern many clients have about whether they can legally change an advanced directive. - [The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Owner, Shannon Pawley, Takes Time To Take Notice Of The Millions Of Unpaid Caregivers Who Could Use Some TLC.](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/08/26/the-estate-asset-protection-law-firm-owner-shannon-pawley-takes-time-to-take-notice-of-the-millions-of-unpaid-caregivers-who-could-use-some-tlc/): Asset Protection Law Firm Owner encourages informal caregivers to seek caregiver support groups for relief, understanding & validation - [September Brings In A Change Of Season And World Alzheimer’s Month](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/09/10/september-brings-in-a-change-of-season-and-world-alzheimers-month/): Caregivers for elders with dementia suffer a lot from this slow burn of decline when a loved one is diagnosed with any form of dementia. - [The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Owner, Shannon Pawley, Helps Raise Awareness For Dementia And Alzheimer’s Sufferers While Diminishing The Stigma That Surrounds Them.](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/09/13/the-estate-asset-protection-law-firm-owner-shannon-pawley-helps-raise-awareness-for-dementia-and-alzheimers-sufferers-while-diminishing-the-stigma-that-surrounds-them/): Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Owner, Shannon Pawley, turns her attention to Alzheimer’s Month and World Alzheimer’s Day, September 21st. - [Elder Care Tips: How To Prepare For Visits With A Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/2021/09/23/how-to-prepare-for-visits-with-a-loved-one-who-has-alzheimers/): Do you regularly provide elder care or care for a loved one having or showing signs of Alzheimer's? September is World Alzheimer’s Month... ## Tribe Events - [Planning and Protecting Your Final Wishes: Integrating Estate and Funeral Planning](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/event/planning-and-protecting-your-final-wishes-integrating-estate-and-funeral-planning-5/): Questions That Will Be Answered In This Seminar: How can you declare funeral wishes within your estate planning documents? What is the difference between Funeral... - [The Estate Planning Journey After a Dementia or Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Avoiding the Common Mistakes with Key Strategies](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/event/the-estate-planning-journey-after-a-dementia-or-alzheimers-diagnosis-avoiding-the-common-mistakes-with-key-strategies-7/): Questions That Will Be Answered In This Seminar: Does your Health Care Power of Attorney contain the right language? 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What are the 6 main reasons for a Trust?... - [Becoming the CEO of Your Parent’s Life: Cultivating the Right Mindset for Family Caregiver](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/event/becoming-the-ceo-of-your-parents-life-cultivating-the-right-mindset-for-family-caregiver-5/): Questions That Will Be Answered In This Seminar: What is the CEO/CFO Blueprint Vs. “Parent Of Parent” Model Of Caregiving? What are some mistakes that... - [Unlocking the Power of Trusts: An Introduction to Trusts in Estate Planning](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/event/unlocking-the-power-of-trusts-an-introduction-to-trusts-in-estate-planning-7/): Questions That Will Be Answered In This Seminar: What is a Trust? How is a Trust different than a Will? 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What are some primary reasons that a person... - [Creating a Legacy of Giving: How to Incorporate Charitable Strategies into Your Estate Plan](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/event/creating-a-legacy-of-giving-how-to-incorporate-charitable-strategies-into-your-estate-plan-4/): Questions That Will Be Answered In This Seminar: Focus on the different strategies to provide for charitable giving which will include 1) The Bequest Strategy... - [Unlocking the Power of Trusts: An Introduction to Trusts in Estate Planning](https://elderlawgeorgia.com/event/unlocking-the-power-of-trusts-an-introduction-to-trusts-in-estate-planning-8/): Questions That Will Be Answered In This Seminar: What is a Trust? How is a Trust different than a Will? 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