Elder Law & Life Care Planning Center: A Practice With Purpose

10/05/2026

Did you know North Carolina’s Medicaid program can force the sale of your home after your passing to recover care costs, even if you left it to your children in a Will? Read our latest blog to discover how a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust can safeguard your home and preserve your family’s legacy.

Learn how Brunswick County homeowners can shield a primary residence from Medicaid Estate Recovery using a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust in North Carolina.

09/28/2026

Navigating elder law shouldn't feel like you're trying to read in a foreign language. Check out our blog post where we break down the most common legal terms into plain English so you can plan for the future with complete confidence!

Understand common elder law terms in plain English, including Power of Attorney, trusts, probate, beneficiaries, and Medicaid, so you can plan with confidence.

09/21/2026

Most people assume estate planning is all about avoiding probate and minimizing taxes, but those aren't the biggest threats to your financial security. Discover how a private "gatekeeper" mechanism can safeguard your wealth and dignity long before a health crisis strikes.

09/14/2026

Great legal documents are only as strong as the people chosen to carry them out when a crisis strikes. Is your designated "Internal Support Team" truly prepared to step in, or will they be left guessing in an emergency hallway?

Read our latest blog to learn how to prepare, educate, and empower your loved ones before a crisis happens:

Estate planning documents fail when agents, trustees, and healthcare decision-makers are unprepared. Learn how to choose and ready your internal support team.

09/11/2026

May we honor the memory of those who lost their lives on 9.11.01 not just today, but in how we love, care for, and support one another every day.

09/07/2026

We hope that everyone has enjoyed this long weekend alongside family and friends. Have a Happy Labor Day from us at Elder Law & Life Care Planning Center.

09/06/2026

"Local Summer" is almost here! As Labor Day Weekend passes, eyes move towards planning for the latter half of 2026. Read our blog below:

Estate planning on the North Carolina coast is about preparing for life, protecting independence at home, and aging intentionally with control and dignity.

09/01/2026

As parents and grandparents, one of our greatest joys is watching the next generation grow. However, high-net-worth families in our community face a unique paradox: the very assets you want to leave behind as a legacy are the ones most vulnerable to being completely wiped out by late-stage healthcare expenses.

Take a look at our most recent blog post as we navigate this paradox and show you how to protect both your own future care and your family’s inheritance.

Learn how high net worth families protect grandchildren's inheritance from long-term care costs using irrevocable legacy trusts and coordinated estate planning.

08/24/2026

Even if you have a robust plan of action as you age, things get complicated if your adult children (and other family members) live outside of North Carolina. Take a look at our most recent blog post to learn more about what you can do to prevent family panic and unnecessary extra steps for your loved ones who live out of state.

Learn how solo agers in coastal North Carolina can secure local care coordinators, trustees, and agents when adult children live out of state.

08/17/2026

If you've recently relocated to our coastal community, don't forget one critical step that often gets overlooked: making sure your out-of-state estate plan complies with North Carolina law.

Moved to North Carolina? Learn why out of state wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives may fail local medical, financial, and probate requirements.