Elder Law & Medicaid Planning North Carolina
North Carolina Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment Rules: Protecting the Community Spouse's Assets
When one spouse requires long-term care in a nursing home, the financial terror for the healthy spouse (the 'community spouse') is overwhelming. Many couples in North Carolina fear...
Navigating the 5-Year Medicaid Look-Back Period in North Carolina: Penalties and Exceptions
When applying for long-term care Medicaid in North Carolina, the state does not just look at your current bank account balance. Under state and federal rules, a caseworker will scr...
Drafting Valid Personal Care Agreements for Medicaid Spend-Down in North Carolina
When an elderly parent in North Carolina requires daily assistance to remain in their home, family members often step up to provide care. Frequently, the aging parent wants to pay...