by Amanda Spence | Mar 11, 2024 | Elder Law, Wills and Estates
Many people assume that if they pass away without a Last Will and Testament that all of their assets will pass to their spouse, but that is not always true. During my thirty years of practicing Estate Law in Raleigh, North Carolina, I can’t count the...
by Amanda Spence | Mar 6, 2024 | Elder Law
If a family member suffers a sudden health event, such as a stroke, or a parent with dementia has gradually lost the ability to live on their own, you may be faced with trying to find a nursing home or assisted living facility for them. When you realize that your...
by Amanda Spence | Mar 1, 2024 | Elder Law, Premarital Agreements
If you’re getting married later in life, there are many good reasons to sign a premarital agreement. The older you are when you get married, whether it’s a first or a subsequent marriage, the more likely you are to have accumulated assets that you want to protect in...
by Amanda Spence | Feb 24, 2024 | Elder Law
Getting a driver’s license is a momentous event for a teenager, and most people treasure the independence that being able to drive allows them. Unfortunately, as we age, our ability to drive safely can sometimes become compromised by medical conditions, like dementia...
by Amanda Spence | Feb 21, 2024 | Elder Law, Medicaid
Five Things I’d Never Do A current TikTok trend involves various professionals listing five things they’d never do. In that vein, here’s our take: Five Things I’d Never Do as an Elder Law Attorney Turn down Long Term Care Insurance. If your job offers long-term care...
by Amanda Spence | Dec 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...