Elder Law

Due Process Limits State’s Power to Tax Out of State Trust

In North Carolina Department of Revenue v. The Kimberley Rice Kaestner 1992 Family Trust, the U.S. Supreme Court was asked…

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The ARC Fights to Protect Medicaid

Medicaid is critical for individuals with special needs. It pays for things no one else will pay for and it…

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Medicare Secondary Payer law

Since 1980, Medicare pays after another responsible entity pays certain health care claims for Medicare beneficiaries. This is known as…

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When Should I Take Social Security?

Many people want to know when they should apply for Social Security (assuming it still exists when you need it).…

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What is the Social Security Fairness Act?

The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on January 5, 2025. Prior to passage of this new law,…

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Find a Certified Elder Law Attorney

If you are looking for assistance understanding Elder Law, a Certified Elder Law Attorney can help. Before you can sit…

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Non-Probate Assets

Not everything goes through someone's probate estate. That means not everything passes through your Will. If you care how your…

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Georgia Wills: What’s Required

Georgia law defines a Will as "the legal declaration of an individual's testamentary intention regarding that individual's property or other…

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Can a Lender Force You to Pay-up or Refinance a Home Mortgage After Your Relative Dies?

One question we frequently get is what happens to a home mortgage after my relative (usually mom or dad) dies?…

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Long Term Care Services for Veterans

The Veteran's Administration (the VA) makes long-term care support available for qualifying veterans in several ways. VA Community Living Centers…

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