Larry S. Hartley

Larry S. Hartley

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 29 years

Elder law Lawyer at Asheville, NC
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid & Medicare

77 Central Avenue, Suite. F, Asheville, NC

About Larry

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Elder Law 60%

Focusing on the unique issues and needs of older individuals, elder law extends beyond simple estate or retirement planning. When it comes to navigating the laws and regulations involving Medicaid, Social Security, assisted living, and specials needs trusts for yourself or a loved one, retaining the services of an experienced elder law attorney can help ensure you and your family are protected and taken care of.

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Estate Planning 20%

Estate Planning is the process of planning how all the things one accumulates during a lifetime are distributed and handled following a person’s death. While there are many factors determining the complexity of the estate planning process, each can be simplified with the guidance of an experienced North Carolina estate planning lawyer. Regardless of age, planning for your family’s future in the event of your death or incompetency should be a stress-free process with professional guidance.

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 29 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1996

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Law Offices of Larry S. Hartley

77 Central Avenue, Suite. F, Asheville, NC, 28801

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Larry S. Hartley's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by David | February 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Exceptional Work

Our original trust was created many years ago in Illinois and we wanted to update it in the State of North Carolina, where we now reside. Larry and his staff did an exceptional job of walking us through every stop of the process and creating an extensive document which covers all aspects of our esta...te plan.

Posted by Robert and Silver | December 01, 2014 | Elder Law

Elder care, Medicare, Medicaid, and VA

We sought legal advice from Mr Hartley when our mother unexpectedly fell and had to be placed into a skilled nursing facility. When it became apparent that she would be unable physically to return to her home, we had to quickly determine our options for paying for her long term care. We were at a co...mplete loss as to how to navigate the paperwork and process of the DSS system. Mr Hartley was a godsend to us. He was able to quickly assess our family's situation, outline our options, and advise us how to proceed. He was highly knowledgeable, professional and gracious with us. We would recommend him to any family dealing with the quandary of funding care at a long term care facility, medicaid enrollment, and veterans benefits.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2014 | Estate Planning

Wills and Trusts

Larry provided me with my Will and Trust. This was my first experience with this type of legal work ,and Larry walked me through each step and was patient and kind as I asked questions and thought things over. I felt he gave solid advice and treated me as he would his own family. No question was ...too small to receive a full answer. He seemed very knowledgeable.

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Larry S. Hartley's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Hart

Elder law lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the absolute privilege of hearing Mr. Hartley speak at a meeting of the North Carolina Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys today. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about Elder Law and Medicaid Planning, but he is also a pleasure to listen to and a great public speaker. I have no doubt that his clients in Asheville are in good hands when they seek out his assistance for their planning needs. I highly recommend Mr. Hartley."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Board Specialist Recertification, National Elder Law Foundation

2009

Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law, North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization

2009

Accredited Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs

2006

Board Specialist Certification, National Elder Law Foundation

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Strauss & Associates, PA

1999 - 2002

Associate, Douglas K. Simmons & Associates

1998 - 1999

Owner/President, Larry S. Hartley, P.C.

1996 - 1998

Associate, W. Leon Davis & Associates

1982 - 1986

Spec. Ops. Diving and Salvage Officer, United States Navy

Associations

2003 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1996 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Member

1996 - Present

U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina

Member

Education

1996

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Missouri

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Panel Discussion

Estate Planning

2014

Summer Conference

Medicaid & Veterans Benefits

2014

Summer 2014 Planning Conference

Long Term Care and Veterans Benefits Planning

2014

Midsouth Forum Semi-Annual Conference

IRA Inheritance Trust

2014

IRA Trusts Made Easy for Financial Advisers

IRA Trust Presentation

2014

Fall Planning Seminar

Medicaid & Veterans Benefits

Publications

2009

Gray Matters (Vol. 13, No. 4), NCBA Conduit Share vs. Accumulation Share: Difficult Choices, Important Consequences

Languages

English

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