On the lighter side – a funny video about growing older
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Recently, I heard a story about a family who used a reverse mortgage. The mother has Alzheimer’s b
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The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. reminds us that it’s that time of year again to make choice
View ArticleHelping Elderly Parents in Dealing with the IRS
Brian Dooley, CPA in his International Tax Counselor’s Blog, recently authored a helpful post on t
View ArticleElder Mediation Available in Orange County
The Orange County Dispute Settlement Center, located here in Chapel Hill, is now offering specialize
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One way each of us can thank the veterans in our lives is to make sure they are aware of the benefit
View ArticleHealth Care Reform and Long-Term Care
One of the shortfalls of Medicaid for long-term care is that it provides financial assistance primar
View ArticleVeterans Victory in the Supreme Court
David Henderson was a Korean War veteran. He was discharged from active duty in 1952 due to paranoid
View ArticleLong-Term Care Planning for Your Senior Life
Many senior citizens freely admit that they fear growing older more than they fear death. The prospe
View ArticleDo you know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease has really been on my radar these days. Now, I know I’m an elder law attorne
View ArticleAre You Required to Support Your Parents?
Much to my surprise, I recently became aware of the following North Carolina law:§ 14 326.1. P
View ArticleNC Legislature Examines Elder Abuse
The population of elderly persons is rising throughout the country, and North Carolina is no excepti
View ArticleLong-Term Care Partnership Policies – Watch Out for Expanded Medicaid Estate...
The Raleigh News & Observer recently commented on the surging insurance rates for long-term care ins
View ArticleElder Law Resources – NC and Beyond
Wake Forest University’s Law School is well known for its Elder Law Clinic, whose website contains
View ArticleThe Financial Impact of ‘Gray Divorce’
Divorce at any age involves the sensitive matter of splitting assets and debt. For couples who divor
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View ArticleDisclaiming Inheritances in North Carolina
Why would an individual renounce or disclaim an inheritance in North Carolina? An inheritance may no
View ArticleNorth Carolina Voting Restrictions Proposed for Mentally Incompetent
A recent North Carolina Senate proposal for the ballots in November of 2014 is an amendment to remov
View Article2013 Changes to NC Medicaid Law
Last week House Bill 399 was ratified, creating changes to laws pertaining to Medicaid in North Caro
View ArticleNational Elder Law Month: 3 Factors When Considering Long-Term Care Insurance
As part of National Elder Law Month our North Carolina elder law attorneys are providing a series of
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