by Amanda Spence | Sep 6, 2024 | Elder Law, Wills and Estates
Most people think a Last Will and Testament is the most important estate planning document to get in place. While having a Will is certainly important and signing one enables you to determine how your assets will pass to your loved ones at your death, it’s not always...
by Amanda Spence | May 1, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources
We all would prefer to live in our own home or apartment, rather than moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility. Unfortunately, if a senior does not have family living in the area who can check in on them or help with transportation to doctors’ appointments...
by Amanda Spence | Apr 14, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources
What’s the best nursing home or assisted living facility in Wake County? What’s the best nursing home or assisted living facility in Wake County? It’s a question I’m often asked by family members faced with admitting a loved one to long-term care or rehab after a...
by Amanda Spence | Apr 12, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Wills and Estates
Can you qualify as Executor and administer an estate without a lawyer? Yes. You’re not required to retain an attorney to help you probate a Will and administer an estate. You can take the original Will to the courthouse and complete the forms to open an estate on...
by Amanda Spence | Apr 9, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Medicaid
Don’t make these Medicaid Mistakes: Since Medicare coverage of a nursing home is limited to only 100 days of rehab after a hospital stay, qualifying for Medicaid to pay for skilled nursing care can be very important for many families who don’t have unlimited...
