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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
