You may know the tremendous cost of nursing homes. Perhaps a friend or co-worker described these costs. Or perhaps an aunt or uncle, parent, or even your spouse required this assistance. In those moments, the first concern was for the welfare of your loved ones. Your second concern was also pressing. You were reasonably worried about how to pay for Continue Reading
North Carolina VA Benefits Lawyer: Elder law for Veterans and Veteran Spouses
Our Elder Lawyer in Raleigh NC deals with VA Benefits Wartime Pension. These benefits include a wartime pension. Many clients or their spouses have served during times of war. The wartime pension program may apply to these persons and may be used to pay for assisted living programs. People often do not know that Veterans and their spouses are Continue Reading
North Carolina Assisted Living Lawyer: Paying for Assisted Living with Government Funding
Most people value their independence. They enjoy the freedom associated with making their own decision, meeting with those they want, working on hobbies they love. They like the ability to be alone when they want quiet reflection. Elder Law Attorneys recognize these wishes. However, faced with health or transportation limitations, a Senior Citizen may require limited attention from a Continue Reading
Elder Law North Carolina Medicaid Lawyer: Assets considered in Medicaid Applications
If a Senior Citizen requires nursing home care, the Senior and the Senior’s family may face a huge financial problem. As discussed in our earlier post, paying for nursing home care is exceptionally expensive. Without proper guidance from a lawyer familiar with Elder Law, a family may lose many of its assets and money paying for nursing homes. However, Continue Reading