Welcome! Pull up a chair and grab a frosty glass of lemonade. Prepare to benefit from our years of experience in researching legal briefs, journals, and case studies as we dive into the wild world of estate planning and administration!
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My Spouse Is in a Nursing Home & We Need to Update our Estate PlanMany people think that once someone has gone into a nursing home, there are no options for estate planning at that point, but that is not always the case!
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What to do when Mom or Dad don’t want the help they need?One of the most difficult things for us to say as humans is that we need help. It’s tough to admit, and this can be even more difficult for an aging parent.
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How to Get Started as ExecutorBeing named an Executor in a Will can seem like quite a daunting task after that person has passed away. We often do not know what we need to do.
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Basic Guide to Long-Term Care & Estate PlanningAs life expectancies have increased, the likelihood of needing some form of long-term care in our lifetimes has also increased.
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What Is Sundowning and How Do I Deal With It?“Sundowning” is a term that describes increased confusion as the day progresses and is often associated with Alzheimer's disease and dementia
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Problems With IntestacyCommon problems that arise under intestacy laws when someone dies without a will. By: Jackie Bedard, Raleigh, North Carolina.
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How Interest Rates Can Impact The Type of Trust You Use in Your Estate PlanCarolina FEP explains how a change in interest rates can also affect the type of trust(s) used in an estate plan.
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When Should I Start Planning for Long-Term Care Needs?Carolina FEP usually suggests beginning planning in your 50s-70s, but the younger and healthier you are, the more options you will have available.
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Community Spouse Guidelines for Medicaid QualificationWhen a Medicaid applicant is married, they refer to their spouse as the “community spouse.” There are a separate set of guidelines for a married applicant.
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Intellectual Property Rights and Estate PlanningWhen crafting an estate plan be sure to include any intellectual property rights. Intellectual property refers to a work or invention that is the result of creativity, to which one has rights and for which one may apply for legal protection.