South Carolina Legislature Enacts New Power of Attorney Act
Known as the “SCUPAA,” South Carolina’s recently-enacted Uniform Power of Attorney Act brings it to a point of cohesiveness with 21 other states, all of which have enacted a nearly-identical act to help streamline the power of attorney creation and execution process. On June 9th, 2016, Governor Hailey signed the...
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The Values of an Irrevocable Trust
Is an irrevocable trust a wise choice for you?A trust fund is a legal setup in which three people are involved: the grantor, the beneficiary, and the trustee. The trustee is the person or organization responsible for making sure that the trust is administered as the grantor intended. There are many reasons...
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Mother Fights for Guardianship of Intellectually Disabled Daughter
How can a guardianship help protect my adult child who is unable to care for him or herself?A South Carolina mother is struggling to regain guardianship over her daughter, who is intellectually disabled and unable to live independently. The daughter had been sexually assaulted years prior, leading...
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Threatened Reform of North Carolina’s Model Medicaid System
Who will be affected by proposed reforms to Medicaid law in North Carolina?
There is no shortage of political jokes, especially in an election year like this one. Politicians and government officials are often blamed for accomplishing nothing or criticized for enacting unpopular legislation. But the most frustrating thing is when a potentially...
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Why You Need an Advance Directive: VA Doctors Participate in ‘Adverse Events’ Study
Discussing end-of-life issues is never easy. However, difficult medical scenarios can arise at a moment’s notice, and we believe all our clients should have a say – albeit via a healthcare power of attorney – in their treatment when facing a terminal or debilitating condition. An advance directive is a power...
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Elder Abuse on DOJ’s Radar
What is the government doing about elder abuse.Back in May, we reported on the growing problem of elder abuse in all its forms, physical, emotional and financial. Many have termed this the crime of the 21st century, and now elder abuse has become a concern for the federal government. The U.S. Department...
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Veteran’s Benefits Have Gone to the Dogs
Can a veteran qualify for a service dog?
In a world where veterans are often waiting for…or fighting for… various government- sponsored benefits, a “feel good” story about vets helping other vets takes the bite out of the daily depressing headlines.
The North Carolina-based organization, Canines for Service, provides service dogs to veterans...
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Startup Accelerator Committed to Charlotte
How can my business qualify for Well Fargo's Startup Accelerator?Wells Fargo & Co launched its Startup Accelerator in 2014 to support technology entrepreneurs. During this time the bank has received applications from more than 800 applications from startups in 40 countries - companies involved in a wide range of technological innovations from...
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The “Epidemic” of Insufficient Retirement Savings Among Baby Boomers
Will I have enough money to live on after I retire?If you’re a Baby Boomer facing retirement and aren’t sure if you’ll have enough money to support yourself for the rest of your life once you stop working, you aren’t alone. In fact, even if you think you’ve planned well for retirement,...
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Veterans Administration Inexplicably Cuts Benefits to Thousands in Need
In a dramatic and inexcusable case of administrative oversight, the Veterans Administration (VA) has allegedly suspended benefits for over 4,200 recipients in the past four years – all which were “presumed dead,” despite being very much alive and well.Late last year, a Florida lawmaker made an inquiry into...
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