by Durham Law Firm | May 12, 2023 | Elder Law, Medicaid
As we age, many of us will require long-term care at some point in our lives. However, the cost of such care can be astronomical, and without proper planning, it can quickly deplete a family's savings. Medicaid is a federal program that can help cover long-term care...
by HWH Updates | May 3, 2023 | Elder Law, Medicaid
Whether you're planning early for long-term care coverage or just now realizing you may need to pay for a skilled nursing facility in the future, you need answers. While Medicare may cover some expenses, most long-term care generally falls on you. Find out how to...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 27, 2023 | Elder Law, Medicaid
For many aging individuals, the possibility of paying for long-term care in a nursing home is a looming concern. One option to pay for long-term care is a Life Estate Deed to transfer ownership of the family home while retaining lifetime rights. However, this can...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 9, 2022 | Elder Law, Medicaid
If you or a loved one needs nursing home care and you’re finding it difficult to afford the high cost, you may wonder if Medicaid can help. In North Carolina, “Long Term Care Medicaid” can help offset the cost of nursing home care. Let’s look at the application...
by Durham Law Firm | May 26, 2021 | Guardianship, Medicaid
Often, people with disabilities struggle to gain independence from a guardian or a limiting type of living situation. Well-meaning family and friends may make the situation worse by thinking they know what is best for a disabled adult. Because we all deserve our...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 2, 2020 | Medicaid
A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust can be an alternative to spending down assets in order to qualify for Medicaid. If it will be 5 years before you need long-term care, you have many options for saving money. Even if you need long-term care now, an attorney can help...
