I agree that you need to make sure your will is written in a way that allows for maximum benefits for your child or children if in fact the IRA...

How can I protect my father from family members who may try and scam him out of his home.

If your dad agrees to it, having a good durable power of attorney may be the first step in protecting him from being taken by others. He has to be...

In NC, for every $6300 gifted, DSS sanctions you one month of private pay in a nursing home. The sanctions should start the first month that the...

My mother is in a nursing home and medicaid will not start paying for 5 months. Is there a legal way I can keep there?

You should contact an elder law attorney in North Carolina who can help look in to getting your mother qualified for Medicaid. The longer she is...

If you get money from a lawsuit does it affect someone getting Medicaid/medicare monthly ?

If it is a large enough settlement, a special needs trust may be the right way to go. This will most likely have to be drafted and funded with the...

Mother in nursing home on Medicaid. Father passed and she is one of the beneficiary. Her part is 4300 dollars

There are many ways to spend down excess assets for Medicaid purposes in North Carolina. An elder law attorney can help assist you in what may be...

No ownership interest in the home I live in since the death of my husband

Sorry for your loss. Mobile homes in North Carolina can be complicated. Sometimes they are considered personal property like a car, other times...

Most major newspapers in North Carolina will supply the wording for you. You will need all of the information that is on the death certificate. ...

My aunt is in a nursing home, she has a house, is it legal for the state to take her home, we(POA) can't sell it.

A lot depends on what your Power of Attorney authorizes you to do as her agent. Also, you need to consider the consequences of selling property...

Estate question - about POD bank acct

With POD accounts, the Court is going to require signature cards as proof when settling the estate. If the bank has those cards, there should be...