Two of the most common client frustrations are lack of information and lack of communication. Here, at Harvell and Collins, P.A., we try to do our very best to disseminate useful legal information and increase communication. Our BLOG is just one way that we attempt to accomplish these objectives. Please read through our entries and if there are any particular topics you would like addressed let us know.
Use of Marital Trusts to Satisfy Elective Share Clients who do not want to satisfy the Elective Share Amount with an outright bequest to the surviving spouse will require the use of a marital or spousal trust as defined under N.C.G.S. Sections 30-3.2 (3c) (g) and 30-3.3A (e). The marital tr… Read More
It is important to keep all beneficiary designations on annuities and policies of insurance updated in order to reflect any change in circumstances. Insurance policies and annuities are usually non-probate assets, meaning they do not pass through the estate upon death. Instead, t… Read More
It is critical to know that Medicaid, under almost all circumstances, will ONLY pay for "Skilled Nursing Care". This designation is known as "SNF" on the "FL2" form signed by the physician. Medicaid does not generally pay for Assisted Living or In Home Assistance. We assist many… Read More
