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What are the requirements of a North Carolina Divorce?
REQUIREMENTS FOR AN UNCONTESTED DIVORCE IN NORTH CAROLINA Under North Carolin law an uncontested divorce requires: Fulfilling the residency requirement of six months A minimum one-year separation from your spouse Residency: Before the North Carolina court has...
Is Transferring Assets to Qualify for Medicaid the “Right” Thing to Do?
At a party years ago, another lawyer asked me what an Elder Law attorney does. I explained that, among other things, I helped people qualify for Medicaid to pay for their nursing home care while protecting their house and money for their spouse and children. The...
How to Get a Tax ID Number for an Estate or Trust
How to Get a Tax ID Number for an Estate or Trust When you open an Estate or set up certain kinds of trusts, you’ll need to obtain a Tax Identification Number (also called an Employer Identification Number or EIN) from the IRS. Just like your Social Security number is...
What if your Medicaid Application is Denied?
What if your Medicaid application is denied? We’ve been helping clients apply for Medicaid in Wake County and other counties throughout North Carolina for over twenty-five years. During that time, we’ve sometimes encountered caseworkers who unfortunately don’t know or...
How to Close an Estate or Guardianship
How to Close an Estate or Guardianship: Tips on Preparing the Final Account Opening an estate is fairly easy – you show up at the courthouse with the death certificate and a Will and the Clerk’s office will give you the necessary paperwork to qualify as the Executor...
Do you really need a Revocable Living Trust?
Do you really need a Revocable Living Trust? I often receive calls from clients asking if I could set up a Revocable Living Trust for them. Sure, I can, but the real question is why do you think you need a trust? Who should you listen to? Many people believe they need...
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