You have that uneasy feeling that you ought to be doing something . . . just not sure what. Perhaps Mom or Dad has been exhibiting some troubling health symptoms. As the oldest/only/closest child you know that it will be up to you to come up with a solution.
You’ve also been … Continue Reading
Updated April 14, 2017
Recent Question: Bob, is it OK for the trustee of a special needs trust to purchase a $2,000 pure bred spaniel for the trust beneficiary, Edwina?
Recent Answer: Only if Edwina is not planning on eating the dog. I’ll explain. First, you’ll need to … Continue Reading
Originally published in Course & Scope (January 2012) Newsletter of the Workers' Compensation Section of the North Carolina Bar Association
Your new client Ralph Kramden, 66, comes to you seeking help. He has a $100,000 Medicare Set-aside Arrangement established after a minor … Continue Reading
Guest Columnist . . .
Patricia A. Shevlin, MD
At the beginning of every year, most of us try to get organized, make a few resolutions about what we could do better and start new prescription drug plans. One area that is frequently neglected is the medication list. In an effort … Continue Reading
Do not confuse health care powers of attorney with general powers of attorney, financial powers of attorney or durable powers of attorney (by the way, general, financial, and durable are all words to describe essentially the same type of document). As I explain to clients, … Continue Reading