Think Different Legal Group

Think Different Legal Group is a certified elder law firm in Augusta, Georgia, serving families statewide through estate planning, Medicaid planning, probate, and guardianship services. With over 20 years of experience, the firm distinguishes itself by handling complete Medicaid applications and offering free consultations plus detailed family assessments to help clients understand their planning needs.

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Think Different Legal Group is a certified elder law firm based in Augusta, Georgia, dedicated to helping families navigate complex planning and asset protection matters. With over 20 years of experience—continuing under its current name after evolving from the Smith Law Firm—the practice has established itself as a trusted resource for Georgia families facing life transitions and long-term care concerns.

The firm's core practice areas include estate planning, retirement and tax planning, long-term care and Medicaid planning, probate and estate administration, and guardianship and conservatorship matters. The attorneys understand that effective planning requires integration across legal, tax, and financial dimensions. Whether clients need foundational documents like wills and powers of attorney or more sophisticated asset protection strategies and trust structures, the firm approaches each engagement with attention to both immediate needs and long-term family security.

Long-term care planning stands as a particular focus. The firm recognizes that nursing home and extended care costs represent one of the most significant threats to retirement security and family estates. Given the complexity of Medicaid qualification rules and asset protection strategies, the firm works to help clients understand their options and then implements chosen plans carefully. Notably, the firm handles the entire Medicaid application process from initiation to approval, ensuring not only that plans are implemented correctly but that they achieve their intended outcomes.

When a family member becomes incapacitated without proper powers of attorney and healthcare directives in place, guardianship or conservatorship through the probate court may become necessary. The firm assists families in establishing these arrangements and in understanding the distinctions between guardianship (managing healthcare and medical decisions) and conservatorship (managing finances and property). For families managing the estate of a deceased loved one, the firm guides clients through the probate process, from asset collection and debt payment through final distribution and closure.

Think Different Legal Group serves clients throughout Georgia, with office locations in Augusta, Columbus, Conyers, Macon, and Warner Robins. Recognizing that travel is not always feasible, the firm conducts extensive consultations via Zoom and can serve Georgia families regardless of location. As one of only twelve board-certified elder law attorneys in the state, the practice brings specialized expertise to matters that many general practitioners handle less frequently.

The firm offers a distinctive entry point for prospective clients: a free analysis and report. After completing a privileged questionnaire that takes only minutes, clients receive a detailed assessment of their family's situation by email, allowing them to evaluate whether an in-person consultation is appropriate. Initial consultations are also free. This approach removes barriers to understanding what planning steps might benefit a particular family.

The philosophy is straightforward: comprehensive planning, implemented with expertise and follow-through, lets families rest assured that they have done everything possible to protect and provide for those they care about most.

Overview compiled from the firm's website