Elder Law & Asset Protection

Attaining Guardianship Status for an Adult in North Carolina

Elder Law Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

It’s all too common: as parents get older, some of their faculties begin to decline. Eventually, the parent’s mental abilities may begin to fail, and you could find yourself needing to make various decisions on their behalf. There is one…

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Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans – Are They Right For You?

Elder Law Estate Planning

People eligible for Medicare and Medicaid often have complex medical situations and need assistance navigating both systems. D-SNPs can assist with this process.

Understanding the 5 Categories of Nursing Home Abuse and How to Recognize Warning Signs

Elder Law Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Nursing home abuse or neglect is defined as any action or failure to act that causes unreasonable suffering, misery, or harm to the patient. It can include assault of a patient, but can also include withholding necessary food, medical attention,…

Understanding Why Long-Term Care Insurance Lapses and How to Prevent It

Elder Law Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Long-term care insurance is crucial to cover the high financial risk associated with senior care, whether provided at home or in a nursing facility. However, many people who purchase long-term care insurance let their policies lapse, ultimately losing the benefits…

North Carolina Criminal Law 20-157(f) – Unlawfully Passing an Emergency or Public Service Vehicle

Elder Law Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

In North Carolina, if you see an emergency or public service vehicle giving a warning signal with lights while parked or standing within 12 feet of a roadway, you must either: (1) move your vehicle to the furthest lane until…

Transitioning Your Special Needs Child into Adulthood: Three Important Considerations at Age 18

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Raising a child with special needs poses numerous challenges, and one of the most daunting ones for parents is ensuring that their child is well-cared for as they transition into adulthood. Planning for this transition requires consideration of various aspects.…

Lady Bird Deed

Elder Law Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

It is no secret that long-term care costs can be exorbitant. The rates on this type of care have skyrocketed for decades. With that being the case, individuals often turn to Medicaid for assistance in paying for their long-term care…

Adult Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship

Elder Law

When most people hear “guardianship,” they may think of children and the people who take care of them. Whether a parent, a grandparent, an aunt or uncle, or someone else close to the child, a guardian is responsible for their…

4 Steps to Choosing the Right Nursing Home

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Selecting the right nursing home for yourself or a loved one is a very important decision. As you begin this search, keep a notepad or document on your computer or mobile device handy so that you can take notes along…

How is a Medicaid Lien Managed During Probate?

Elder Law Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Federal law allows states to recover the money paid to Medicaid recipients via Medicaid payments. One way this is done is through a Medicaid lien on the real property of the Medicaid recipient. A Medicaid lien allows a state to…

Death and Taxes: Inheritance and Estate Tax in the Carolinas

Elder Law

When a loved one dies, the last thing people want to think about is money, but it is often one of the most pressing concerns. A common question people have regarding the estate of loved ones is the taxes that…

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Why Do I Need an Elder Law Attorney?

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

While most lawyers in specialized fields focus on a distinct area of the law, an elder law attorney is focused on serving the distinct needs of a specific client. Elder law attorneys provide counsel for the unique requirements of older…

Trusts: A Well-Oiled Machine- But If Not…

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Trusts aren’t just for the mega-wealthy. They could serve you well, too. You want to keep your affairs private and stay out of probate court? Maybe you have stepchildren? You want to leave money to your favorite charities? Or you…

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Seniors Continue Embracing Technology

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Technology is providing seniors with a multitude of applications to improve their health, lifestyle, safety, and entertainment. While the younger generations may think these older Americans are the equivalent of technology dinosaurs, the truth is mid-life, and older Americans are…

Understanding the Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Seniors

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

We are living in confusing and scary times. The senior population has been identified as the most at-risk demographic for COVID-19. Information coming out about COVID-19 is very fluid, which can also contribute to overall stress. Thankfully there are ways…

Millennials and Financial Planning

Elder Law

Millennials and Financial Planning Millennials include fiscally conservative, savings oriented, and future planners seeking financial freedom as core attributes. A large part of millennials’ formative years was influenced by the US sub-prime mortgage crisis beginning in 2007, shortly followed by…

When Is an Inheritance Not a Good Thing?

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Say your spouse is living in a nursing home because of advanced Parkinson’s. Your spouse is currently receiving Medicaid benefits to pay for the high cost of that care. If you were to pass before your spouse, you wouldn’t want…

South Carolina Medicaid Planning

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

South Carolina Medicaid planning is often used when a person requires long-term care and does not have private insurance or the financial resources to pay out-of-pocket. Many factors need to be considered to determine whether Medicaid is the best option…

Helpful Ways to Pay for Assisted Living Costs

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Assisted living rent can vary from $2,000 to $5,000 monthly. Depending on what type of care your loved one needs, assisted living can be the most affordable solution when compared to a nursing home ($5,000 to $10,000 or more per…

Medicaid Asset Rules in South Carolina

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

The general Medicaid eligibility rule is that a person can’t have more than $2,000 in countable assets. If you are trying to become eligible for Medicaid to pay long-term care costs, you may need to spend down your assets or…

What is Medicaid Planning?

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Medicaid planning is a part of long-term care planning. Many people over age 65 will need long-term care at some point, and the costs of this type of care are very high. Everyone should include long-term care planning in their…

Long-Term Care Options

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Long-term care is not a one-size-fits-all service. There are a number of different long-term care options available depending on your health, finances, and other factors. Everyone approaching retirement age needs to consider the potential expense of long-term care. You may…

Elder Law & Asset Protection

Attaining Guardianship Status for an Adult in North Carolina

Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans – Are They Right For You?

Understanding the 5 Categories of Nursing Home Abuse and How to Recognize Warning Signs

Understanding Why Long-Term Care Insurance Lapses and How to Prevent It

North Carolina Criminal Law 20-157(f) – Unlawfully Passing an Emergency or Public Service Vehicle

Transitioning Your Special Needs Child into Adulthood: Three Important Considerations at Age 18

Lady Bird Deed

Adult Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship

4 Steps to Choosing the Right Nursing Home

How is a Medicaid Lien Managed During Probate?

Death and Taxes: Inheritance and Estate Tax in the Carolinas

Why Do I Need an Elder Law Attorney?

Trusts: A Well-Oiled Machine- But If Not…

Seniors Continue Embracing Technology

Understanding the Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Seniors

Millennials and Financial Planning

When Is an Inheritance Not a Good Thing?

South Carolina Medicaid Planning

Helpful Ways to Pay for Assisted Living Costs

Medicaid Asset Rules in South Carolina

What is Medicaid Planning?

Long-Term Care Options

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