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Don’t Forget to Update your Will and Power of Attorney if You’re Divorcing

Don’t Forget to Update your Will and Power of Attorney if You’re Divorcing

by Amanda Spence | Mar 22, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Family Law

If you’re separated from your spouse and contemplating divorce, updating your estate planning documents is likely the last thing on your mind. However, failing to revise or revoke a Will or Power of Attorney that you signed during your marriage could result in...
What are the requirements of a North Carolina Divorce?

What are the requirements of a North Carolina Divorce?

by Scott Allen | Mar 15, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law, Family Law Library

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?

Is Transferring Assets to Qualify for Medicaid the “Right” Thing to Do?

by Amanda Spence | Mar 14, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Medicaid

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

by Amanda Spence | Mar 11, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Wills and Estates

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?

by Amanda Spence | Mar 6, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources

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...
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  • Don’t Forget to Update your Will and Power of Attorney if You’re Divorcing
  • What are the requirements of a North Carolina Divorce?
  • Is Transferring Assets to Qualify for Medicaid the “Right” Thing to Do?
  • How to Get a Tax ID Number for an Estate or Trust
  • What if your Medicaid Application is Denied?
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