Lately I have written a number of difficult posts that relate to trusts. A reader asked me why I hadn’t written anything that simply explains what a trust is. I was surprised to see that I hadn’t, so . . . .
First, let me set this up. I’m going to start with trusts and pickup … Continue Reading
I am NOT making this up. Last week the Internal Revenue Service issued advice to field personnel on how illegal drug traffickers should be handling taxable aspects of their, er, “business.”
Not many of my clients are drug dealers . . . OK . . . none that I know of. And I don't … Continue Reading
Recently the following letter appeared in the Asheboro Courier-Tribune. My response follows.
The Letter
If you, a family member or parent, are thinking of going on Medicaid, you need to read this story.
If you or an elderly parent still has property in their name, consider … Continue Reading
New ways of counting assets. Penalties for transferring assets.
If you are even remotely interested in VA benefits such as Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits under the VA Special Monthly Pension or Improved Pension you should read this article.
You’ve been warned.
Last … Continue Reading
ASHEBORO, NC — Jan. 21, 2015: Minneapolis-based Law & Politics, publishers of Super Lawyers magazines, announced that Asheboro, NC, elder law and special needs law attorney Robert A. Mason has been named to the 2015 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers. Each year, no more … Continue Reading