The Eldercare & Special Needs Law Practice of Daniel D. Munster

08/28/2025

I’m proud to share that I’ve been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for my work in the areas of Elder Law and Trusts & Estates. To be acknowledged by colleagues I work alongside and deeply respect makes this especially meaningful. I genuinely love what I do, and this recognition is a powerful reminder of the purpose and passion that drive me every day. Thank you to my colleagues, mentors, and peers for your continued support and trust. I’m humbled, energized, and more committed than ever to serving with integrity, compassion, and excellence.
Here’s to the journey ahead—and to the people who make it worthwhile.

Atlanta attorney who helps elderly and special needs clients across Georgia to protect their assets via access to Medicaid / VA benefits that are available to assist with the expensive cost of in-home, assisted living, nursing home care.

08/27/2025

The Elder & Special Needs Law Practice of Daniel D. Munster is proud to share that Mr. Munster has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for the ninth consecutive year in the areas of Elder Law and Trusts & Estates. This prestigious honor reflects the respect Dan has earned within the legal community and stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and client advocacy. We are grateful to our clients, colleagues, and peers for their continued trust and support. It is our privilege to serve families across Georgia as they navigate the complexities of aging, disability, and estate planning.

09/09/2024

As noted in this timely WSJ article, the physical, emotional, and financial cost of caring for an aging loved one can be enormous. Asking the right questions in advance can make all the difference. Are financial and medical powers of attorney in place? Can we afford the in-home care that will soon be needed? How does the cost of assisted living compare to in-home care? How might we ever afford nursing home care if keeping mom at home becomes infeasible? Should we be exploring long-term care insurance now? How can Medicare and Medicaid play a role in financing the cost of long-term care? If you know someone struggling with these questions, you might pass along this article. By sharing how these issues touch everyone’s life at some point, the authors do a great job of encouraging people to start thinking about these questions sooner rather than later.

https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/caregiving-aging-at-home-retirement-103520c7?st=jwywbnuwif5xaze&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

08/15/2024

Many thanks to my colleagues in the legal community who made and supported this nomination ... again. The saying goes that the only way to do great work is to love what you do. I can certainly say that I am passionate about my Eldercare Planning clients and the privilege that I have to serve them!

Atlanta attorney who helps elderly and special needs clients across Georgia to protect their assets via access to Medicaid / VA benefits that are available to assist with the expensive cost of in-home, assisted living, nursing home care.

06/17/2024

To my colleagues in the legal community, please consider joining the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities Planned Giving Advisory Council and me for a free, networking Happy Hour on Aug. 8. Along with complimentary beverages, light hors d’oeuvres, and an opportunity to mingle, the evening will include a free CLE session titled Eldercare Estate Planning: Myths, Pitfalls & Planning Opportunities. I will be addressing a question of ever-growing concern as Georgians age: How to leverage Medicare, Medicaid and VA benefits when overwhelmed by the immense cost of long-term care? Registration and more information is here:

Join the ARMHC Planned Giving Advisory Council and attorney Dan Munster on August 8 for a free networking Happy Hour with fellow attorneys and a presentation on Eldercare Estate Planning: Myths, Pitfalls & Planning Opportunities. CLE credit is available.

11/20/2023

https://www.georgiaelderlaw.net/blogs/the-eldercare-amp-special-needs-law-practice-of-daniel-d-munster-ranked-best-law-firm-for-2024-by-us-news-amp-world-report-and-best-lawyers/

Atlanta attorney who helps elderly and special needs clients across Georgia to protect their assets via access to Medicaid / VA benefits that are available to assist with the expensive cost of in-home, assisted living, nursing home care.

11/13/2023

https://www.georgiaelderlaw.net/blogs/attorney-daniel-munster-honored-by-best-lawyers-for-seventh-consecutive-year/

Atlanta attorney who helps elderly and special needs clients across Georgia to protect their assets via access to Medicaid / VA benefits that are available to assist with the expensive cost of in-home, assisted living, nursing home care.

07/11/2023

Looking forward to presenting on the topic of Eldercare Estate Planning at the Fiduciary Law Institute this week in Sandestin.

02/13/2023

We are pleased to share that Super Lawyers recently announced that Eldercare and Special Needs Planning attorney, Dan Munster, has been included in its Georgia rankings for the 17th consecutive year! Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gEdqJNaG

01/25/2023

Legal Aid Executive Director Steve Gottlieb is retiring soon after a tenure at Atlanta Legal Aid that began in 1969 with a Reggie fellowship. In the ensuing decades, Steve built the preeminent legal services program in the country. The hallmark of Atlanta Legal Aid’s success is its innovative and impactful programming that has evolved to meet and serve scores of emerging legal needs across the Atlanta metro area.

To celebrate Steve and ensure Legal Aid’s meaningful impact for another generation, we are raising funds to establish the Steve Gottlieb Innovation Fund.

All funds generated from your ticket or sponsorship purchase will be used to support the fund, alongside generous grants from our foundation partners.

Go to give.atlantalegalaid.org/retirement to explore sponsorship options, purchase tickets, or donate in Steve's honor!

01/23/2023

Spread the word: Help with the Georgia Psychiatric Advance Directive is here!

When the Georgia legislature enacted the Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD) in the spring of 2022, they did not provide funding to ensure that members of Georgia's mental health recovery community learned about the PAD, understood its purpose, and could be confident in completing the form correctly. GMHCN saw the needs there, and convened a group of dedicated and talented advocates and stakeholders to produce something that will be useful to our peers as they complete their Psychiatric Advance Directives.

Chris Johnson, GMHCN Interim Executive Director, thanks and acknowledges the following individuals and organizations for their extended, vocal, and consistent support of peer support, once again demonstrated through their extraordinary efforts in helping make these PAD tools useful, practical, and available to anyone at no charge:

Anne Hernandez, GradyHealth
Devon Orland, Georgia Advocacy Office
Daniel D. Munster, Esq., The Eldercare & Special Needs Law Practice of Daniel D. Munster
John Collins, Superior Court of Fulton County
Marci Tribble, GradyHealth
Maxwell Ruppersburg, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Rachel Gadra Rankin, Georgia State University College of Law
Sherry Jenkins Tucker, Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network
Susan Goico, Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.

Learn more: https://www.gmhcn.org/psychiatric-advance-directive

01/12/2023

For my professional partners in the estate planning community, mark your calendars for the State Bar Fiduciary Law Section’s annual Estate Planning Institute being hosted once again in Athens on February 2nd and 3rd. I will have the opportunity to present a session on Georgia’s new Psychiatric Advance Directive. For more information or to register, go here: https://icle.gabar.org/item/estate-planning-institute-498866