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...
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 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
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 linked to your bank accounts and investments so...
