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 Amanda Spence | Feb 20, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Probate and Estate Administration
What’s the most important estate planning document? Most people think a Last Will and Testament is the most important estate planning document to get in place. While having a Will is certainly important and signing one enables you to determine how your assets will...
by Amanda Spence | Nov 5, 2022 | Elder Law, Probate and Estate Administration
Call at (919) 863-4183 A trust is a legal entity that is created as part of the estate planning process to hold assets that will be distributed by the terms of the trust documents. There are several different kinds of trusts that can be created to help accomplish your...
by Amanda Spence | Nov 5, 2022 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 What are advance directives? Advance directives are legal documents where you tell others exactly what you want to happen under certain circumstances if you become unable to make your own decisions. In North Carolina, we have living...
by Amanda Spence | Nov 5, 2022 | Elder Law, Medicaid
What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a health insurance program for low-income individuals and families who cannot afford health care costs. Medicaid serves low-income parents, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. You may be eligible for Medicaid if you are age...
by Amanda Spence | Nov 5, 2022 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 What is Estate Planning? Estate planning is the process of evaluating your goals and concerns related to the transfer of your assets upon death and, in come cases, during your lifetime. Estate planning can include professional...
