by Amanda Spence | Feb 22, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Medicaid, Probate and Estate Administration
How to Apply for Medicaid in North Carolina If you or a loved one are faced with a stay in rehab or a skilled nursing facility, you very quickly learn that Medicare and Medicare supplement insurance typically cover the cost of care in a rehab or nursing home for only...
by Scott Allen | Feb 22, 2023 | Family Law
These are the top five mistakes I see people representing themself make. There are, unfortunately, more that I could write about. Not Understanding the Law and the Rules. When a person representing him or herself, they are held to the same standard of knowing the...
by Amanda Spence | Feb 21, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Medicaid, Probate and Estate Administration
“I don’t want the nursing home to take my house.” In my over twenty-five years of practicing elder law and estate planning in North Carolina, it may be one of the most frequent statements I’ve heard from clients: “Is Medicare or Medicaid going to take my home?” “How...
by Scott Allen | Feb 21, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law
When you have to make an appearance in any court, whether it is for a pre-trial motion, a custody hearing or your divorce, it can be a nerve-racking experience. There are many things during the appearance that are complex legal matters that your attorney will address....
by Scott Allen | Feb 21, 2023 | Family Law
Courtroom Drama. The courtroom drama is much like a play. There are good and not-so-good ways to present your case, but theater is instructive in thinking about the most effective ways to present a family law case. Every case needs a hero. The efffective lawyer will...
