Allen & Spence Blog
Does Medicare or Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living?
Many people with Alzheimer’s or dementia end up moving into assisted living facilities. These people may be fairly healthy medically, but because of their dementia they need assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, and remembering to take...
How to Deal with Creditors of an Estate
One of the most important tasks in administering an Estate is making sure that the creditors of the deceased person are paid. If the decedent owned real estate, making sure that the Notice to Creditors has been published and that the valid claims of the creditors have...
Probate 101: The Basic Process of Administering an Estate in North Carolina
You’ve gone to the courthouse and have been appointed as Executor or Administrator of an estate – now what do you do? Here’s a brief checklist of your next steps: Run the Notice to Creditors ad in a local newspaper and notify known creditors of the deadline to submit...
What Happens if You Die Without a Will in North Carolina?
Many people assume that if they pass away without a Last Will and Testament that all of their assets will pass to their spouse, but that is not always true. During my thirty years of practicing Estate Law in Raleigh, North Carolina, I can’t count the number of times...
What To Do When a Family Member Needs Long-Term Care
If a family member suffers a sudden health event, such as a stroke, or a parent with dementia has gradually lost the ability to live on their own, you may be faced with trying to find a nursing home or assisted living facility for them. When you realize that your...
Will a Prenuptial Agreement Protect Your Assets if your Spouse Needs Nursing Home Care?
If you’re getting married later in life, there are many good reasons to sign a premarital agreement. The older you are when you get married, whether it’s a first or a subsequent marriage, the more likely you are to have accumulated assets that you want to protect in...
