Category: Long-Term Care Planning

Many adult children worry that they could become legally responsible for a parent's nursing home or long-term care bills. Whether that can happen depends on state law. Today, neither North Carolina nor South Carolina has a general filial responsibility law, although long-term care planning remains an important part of protecting your family's...

We live in unprecedented times for a number of reasons. One reason is the fact that people are living longer than ever before. While people may be reaching ages like we have not seen in the past, this also means that people often require assistance and care for what may be several years. As...

Hurricane season is in full swing and residents of the Carolinas are all too familiar with the havoc that storm season can bring upon communities. In times of severe weather, seniors can be particularly vulnerable as they often have limited mobility and heightened caretaking needs. This is why it is of the utmost importance...

The benefits available to veterans can be complicated to understand, but often provide critical services to veterans in need. Many veterans find themselves needing help with the cost of long term care. Long-term care can include a variety of things, ranging from managing an illness to assistance with performing everyday tasks. It can...