Suing To Set Up Shop
With all that has been going on in the world over the past month, it was easy to miss the fact that an interesting new lawsuit has been filed against the state of South Carolina. The fact that the state is getting sued is not news. That happens all the time. What is...
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An All Too Real Horror Story
An All Too Real Horror StorySpoiler Alert: The following includes information about this season of the popular TV show American Horror Story: Roanoke.One of the central plots in Season 6 is recapping the actions of a pair of nurses (now ghosts) who opened an assisted living facility in North Carolina (Roanoke...
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Do You Have Plans For Your Digital Afterlife?
There’s no doubt about it, we live in a digital world. Perhaps there is no better example of this than what happened during Hurricane Matthew. It was almost humorous to see young people try and figure out how to live unplugged for a while, but there were plenty of serious moments as well....
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Special Needs Trusts Help You Care For The Special People In Your Life
If you care for someone with special needs, you know your loved one is someone special. It should come as no surprise that a loved one who needs special attention and care from you during your lifetime also requires a different treatment than others included in your estate plan. Leaving money...
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Frequently Asked Questions About the North Carolina Probate Process
The probate process in North Carolina can seem like a confounding mix of statutes, regulations and jurisdiction-specific nuances enough to make anyone’s head spin. While we of course recommend working with an experienced North Carolina estate administration attorney through the process, the following addresses some of the most commonly-asked questions...
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Increased Demand for Medicaid Lands Sick Children on Waitlist
Q: Can I qualify for Medicaid assistance to keep my medically fragile child at home instead of in a hospital or residential care setting?When people think of Medicaid planning, they often picture low-income individuals over 65 who need medical assistance or nursing home care. But Medicaid’s medical assistance benefits are not...
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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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