Not long ago, I was discussing health care advance directives with a client. When we began discussing health care powers of attorney she asked: “Is that the one where the person you’ve named can pull the plug?” I responded: “Well, they don’t really pull any plugs, but yes.” She … Continue Reading
Answer: It Depends
Recently a client asked me for my thoughts on Wills versus trusts. Wouldn't she have been surprised if I answered, "I really don't have any; whatever the client feels like." Of course, that is NOT the case. I am a lawyer, after all.
In this article I'll … 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
June and Ward Cleaver’s Saga Continues. A Recap: Mossy Mountain Health and Rehab recently telephoned Mrs. Cleaver and told her that husband Ward was no longer making progress in his rehab therapy and Medicare would no longer pay for services. Ward had been admitted to Mossy … Continue Reading
IMPORTANT: THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN DRASTICALLY REVISED IN 2022. PLEASE SEE THE UP-TO-DATE VERSION HERE.
Understanding life estates may be essential if protecting the home (or other real property) is an important goal. Getting the concept down, however, can be a bit … Continue Reading