by Durham Law Firm | Dec 8, 2021 | Estate Planning
Experienced estate planning attorneys prepare the legal documents you need to take care of yourself and your family as you age. If you own a home or have children or a spouse or partner, estate planning is just part of ensuring that you are all cared for. When you...
by Durham Law Firm | Nov 29, 2021 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning
Without planning for your future, long-term care costs can hit your hard-earned savings and eventually result in the sale of your family home after your death. It IS possible to keep your assets safe and still qualify for Medicaid coverage. Let’s see when Medicaid can...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 9, 2021 | Estate Planning
With the extended average lifespan in the US at 78 years of age, you may need to support yourself for decades of retirement. Let’s look at smart ways to ensure that your hard-earned money is still working for you in your seventies and...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 30, 2021 | Estate Planning
We understand that it feels hard to get around to estate planning; it sounds about as fun as getting a root canal. However, a root canal gets rid of pain and estate planning prevents future pain for you and your family. We all want to ensure that our loved ones are...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 27, 2021 | Estate Planning
Even though 70% of individuals older than 65 now will need long-term care in the future, health insurance and Medicare do not cover long-term care costs. Medicaid may cover all of your long-term care costs if your income and assets are below the set levels in North...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 20, 2021 | Estate Planning
It’s challenging to think about a world where we no longer exist, but planning for that day makes life better for those we leave behind. With bank accounts, the inheritance rules are relatively simple in North Carolina. Let’s look at how your money is distributed...
