Long Term Care
New Larger Tax Deduction for LTC Insurance
Long-term care (LTC) insurance rates grew considerably over the past few years. From 2014 to 2015, annual premiums rose 8.6 percent on…
Raleigh Now Has #2 Fastest-Growing Senior Population
The Raleigh-Durham area is becoming an increasingly attractive retirement destination, with an influx of relocating retirees combining with long-time residents that choose…
Why Renting is an Attractive Option for Seniors
Renting is not a lifestyle limited to college students and young adults. Older adults now make up a significant share of tenants….
Start Alzheimer’s Legal Planning
Some cognitive conditions that affect the elderly can cause legal problems if not addressed timely and properly. Should a family member show…
5 Mistakes With Long-Term Care Insurance
The cost of long-term care has grown in recent years, both in terms of the cost of care itself as well as…
Legal Planning: Greater Costs for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care
Planning for the costs of elder care is a crucial element to one’s estate plan, particularly as the costs of elder care continue to…
3 Alternative Living Options for Seniors
As Americans age, their priorities and lifestyles evolve. Some seniors choose to live close to family, while others wish to relocate to…
Cost of Long-Term Care in North Carolina
An earlier post by our elder law attorneys in Chapel Hill provided an overview of the current cost of nursing home, assisted living,…
3 Financial Scams Targeting the Elderly
Senior citizens have unique concerns and challenges when structuring their assets. The elderly are concerned with maintaining sufficient funds for retirement, qualifying…
How to Plan for Growing LTC Insurance Costs
LTC insurance rates have gone up. Annual inflation increases all citizens’ costs of living; however, long-term care (LTC) insurance costs rose considerably…
