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Our team of attorneys, paralegals and staff is here to help you with your personal or business legal needs. We have offices in Lexington and Greensboro, NC for your convenience. Learn more about our practice areas.Meet Our Team
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BWS Update | March 2018
In the March edition of the BWS Update, attorney Gary Bowers discusses 3 common HOA disputes; learn about North Carolina’s new Uniform Power of Attorney Act enacted January 1, 2018; and we congratulate attorney Ryan McNeill on his 10th anniversary with the firm!
North Carolina’s New Uniform Financial Power of Attorney Act
Financial Power of Attorney documents have long been used in estate planning to allow a person to appoint a fiduciary to manage that person’s financial affairs. They are often used both in situations where the person granting the power of attorney (the principal) is unable to manage financial affairs any longer or where the principal has the capacity to do so but prefers another to handle those matters. On January 1st, 2018 North Carolina enacted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, which is codified in the new Chapter 32C of the North Carolina General Statutes.
BWS Update | February 2018
In the February 2018 edition of the BWS Update, learn to avoid 3 Medicaid planning pitfalls; join attorney Ryan McNeill at the Smith Senior Center for an elder law planning session; and the firm joins NCServes Central Carolina.
3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Applying for Medicaid
Have you planned for what might happen if you were to require long term care? According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, 70% of those currently 65 years old will need some form of long term care in their lifetimes. Medicare has limits on long term care coverage, and long term care insurance can be pricey and may only cover certain expenses. Most Americans have not saved enough money to cover the costs of long term care out of pocket. In such cases, many requiring long term care will need to apply for assistance through Medicaid.
Firm Supports Veterans and Their Families
Lexington, NC –Brinkley Walser Stoner has joined NCServes Central Carolina, a branch of AmericaServes, a network of organizations providing a broad range of coordinated assistance to veterans and their families. NCServes utilizes technology to improve communication, transparency, and effectiveness of their support services.
Ryan McNeill to Present Elder Law Planning Seminar
Lexington, NC – Attorney Ryan McNeill of Brinkley Walser Stoner will present a seminar on Elder Law Planning on February 21 at the Mabel D. Smith Senior Center in Greensboro. The session will cover long-term care planning, including relevant changes in the estate laws. The event is free and open to the public.