Health Care
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…
The Financial Impact of ‘Gray Divorce’
Divorce at any age involves the sensitive matter of splitting assets and debt. For couples who divorce in their senior years (coined…
Long-Term Care Partnership Policies – Watch Out for Expanded Medicaid Estate Recovery
The Raleigh News & Observer recently commented on the surging insurance rates for long-term care insurance (LTCI) policies in North Carolina, the…
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…
Best Nursing Homes in North Carolina
The U.S. News and World Report has issued a report on the best nursing homes in America. From the website: “All of…
Am I Ready to Die?
I’m at home today, sick with the flu. Last night was rough, fever, chills, cough, and inability to sleep, but I feel…
You Need a Power of Attorney
Giving someone your power of attorney (POA) has been likened to giving a trusted person a spare set of keys to your…
NC “Will to Live” Durable Power of Attorney
Most people who execute living wills, health care powers of attorney and other advance directives express their desire to not have their…
Cost of Care in North Carolina – 2010
Genworth recently conducted a survey of the Cost of Care in North Carolina (Home Care, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living and Nursing Homes). There…
NC Medical Board Recommends Advance Directives
The website of the North Carolina Medical Board contains many Position Statements, including one on Advance Directives, a portion of which is…
