Elder Care
Exempt Assets: Retain Medicaid Eligibility
Families need every resource available to cover the costs of nursing homes in North Carolina. A senior’s unwise spending or gifting prior…
National Elder Law Month: What Does Medicare Cover for Nursing Homes?
As part of National Elder Law Month, our North Carolina elder law attorneys are providing a series of posts to help educate senior citizens…
3 Reasons Why You Don’t Need to be a Senior Citizen to Use an Elder Law Attorney
A common misconception is that elder law attorneys are used primarily by senior citizens. Although elder law attorneys can assist with crisis…
Serving Estate Planning to the Sandwich Generation
The “Sandwich Generation”—today’s 10 million baby boomers who care for both their own children or grandchildren and elderly parents or relatives—may need…
Memory Loss, Retirement and Aging
Memory loss comes in many forms. From mild cognitive impairment and dementia, to the severe effects of advancing Alzheimer’s, the number of…
Statutory Forms vs. Five Wishes: Health Care Documents in NC
North Carolina health care directives and powers of attorney are required in order for another person to make decisions about an individual’s…
Elder Fraud on the Rise – North Carolinians No Exception
It’s an unfortunate reality that, as people get older, they find themselves at a heightened risk of becoming victims of elder abuse….
The Conversation – How to Talk to Loved Ones About Elder Care Issues
I recently met with a loving grandson, who needed some advice regarding his grandmother. His grandmother currently lives in another state. She…
North Carolina Scores Low for Long-Term Services and Supports
AARP has come out with a Long Term Scorecard, which ranks each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia on “Long-Term…
NC POA Case Shows it’s Better to Plan in Advance
A recent North Carolina Court of Appeals decision affirmed the Superior Court verdict that an agent under a power of attorney did…
