Medicaid
North Carolina Medicaid Changes
Revision to North Carolina’s Medicaid program has been a subject of much debate between the House and Senate over the past few…
3 Problems With Life Estate Title of Real Property
Real estate laws in North Carolina allow property owners to create and convey remainder interests in real property, while retaining lifetime rights…
Long-Term Care Insurance Industry Shakeout
Those considering long-term care insurance should be aware of recent several changes in the long-term care insurance industry. Guardian stopped offering the…
Execution of Promissory Notes and Deeds of Trust is Transfer for Medicaid Purposes
From today’s NEALA eBulletin: Leola Joyner had been a Medicaid recipient since November 2005. She executed two promissory notes on March 1,…
Beware of “Medicaid Friendly” Annuities versus “Medicaid Compliant” Annuities
I have had a few clients who have been sold “Medicaid Friendly” Annuities. In at least one case, the annuity salesman sold…
What is Medicaid Planning?
This post is by elder law attorney Kristin L. Burrows, who recently joined my firm. Look for more entries from her in the future,…
Statute of Limitations Does Not Apply to Medicaid Estate Recovery
The North Carolina Medicaid program paid a total of $52,575.14 in nursing home costs for Sallie Anthony. After Mrs. Anthony’s death, Anna…
NC Medicaid Beneficiary Liable for Overpayment
In this North Carolina Court of Appeals case a Medicaid beneficiary was held liable for overpayment of Medicaid benefits when a newly…
Purchase Agreement Not Countable Resource for Medicaid
This report on the NC case of Estate of Wilson is from the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)’s eNewsletter: Kenneth Wilson was…
Real Property Transfer on Death Act
BY CHRIS BURTI, VICE PRESIDENT, SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL, STATEWIDE TITLE, INC. Elder Law is becoming a burgeoning practice area as the Baby…
