Elder Law lawyers in North Carolina

Firm: TrustCounsel

205 Providence Rd. , Chapel Hill , North Carolina 27514

Practice Areas: Elder Law

77 Central Avenue, Suite. F , Asheville , North Carolina 28801

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Larry S. Hartley is a Board Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation and a Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law by the NC State Bar, one of the first of 11 Board Certified Elder Law attorneys in North Carolina. After receiving his B.S with honors from University of Missouri in 1982, Larry went on to earn his Juris Doctor in 1996 from University of Florida College of Law. Larry has held admissions since 1996 to both the North Carolina Bar and U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina. He is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (2003-present). Larry also a member of the Asheville-Biltmore Rotary Rotary Club, and is a past president of the club.. Larry has been successfully working in the law industry since receiving his J.D. From 1996 to 1998 he worked as an associate for W. Leon Davis & Associates, following which he started his own firm, Larry S. Hartley, P.C., until 1999. He served as an associate for the firm of Douglas K. Simmons & Associates from 1999 until November 2002, when he left to work with Strauss & Associates, P.A. the firm name has changeds to Strauss attorneys, PLLC.  Larry Hartley is now a member of Strauss Attorneys, PLLC.. In an effort to reach out, educate, and engage with the community, Larry frequently holds public seminars on Veterans benefits and Medicaid eligibility for long-term care.. Larry is married to Cindy L. Hartley with two beautiful children, Don and Anna.  In his downtime he is active in scouting, backpacking, camping, and swimming. Larry is Eagle Scout and was active in Boy Scouts until 2011.

Firm: Laskody Law Office

605 W.Main St , Carrboro , North Carolina 27510

Practice Areas: Elder Law

My clients are in the difficult situation of grieving a loved one, and learning they may be cut out of the estate. This is often a matter of financial survival for our clients. There are laws to protect surviving spouses from disinheritance, and it is so satisfying to see my clients receive their fair share of the estate. Call Laskody Law at to request a consultation with Mr. Laskody today.

Firm: McDowell Law Group

8 Juniper Trail , Southern Shores , North Carolina 27949

Practice Areas: Elder Law

With expertise spanning estate planning, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, and tax law, Letha offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of her clients. Whether navigating complex asset protection strategies or planning for the future, Letha’s provides thoughtful guidance and strategic solutions, deigned to achieve her clients’ goals.. Letha’s influence extends beyond her law practice. Letha is passionate about sharing her knowledge and dedication for elder law with others. Her expertise is sought after in the legal community, where she frequently teaches continuing education programs on elder law and special needs planning and has contributed articles to national media outlets and publications. Her educational reach includes teaching Tax & Estate Law, at the prestigious Stetson Law University, where she is an adjunct faculty member. Additionally, she serves as a subject matter expert for InterActive Legal Estate and Elder Law Planning software and has worked on law and technology initiatives, including IBM's Watson project.. Letha's exceptional contributions have earned her numerous appointments and accolades, including being named a Super Lawyer Rising Star for multiple years and a Super Lawyer for consecutive years. She has earned the prestigious appointment of Fellow, both from the American College of Trust and Estate Council and from the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Additionally, she is a certified elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation (CELA) and board certified as a specialist in Elder Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. These appointments and accolades serve as a testament to Letha's unwavering commitment to excellence both in her field and to her clients.. Licensed to Practice & Represent• North Carolina State Bar• Virginia State Bar• United States District Court – Eastern District of North Carolina. Accreditations, Associations + Awards• Fellow, American College of Trusts and Estates Council (“ACTEC”)• Fellow, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)• Elder Law Attorney Certified (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation• Board Certified as a Specialist in Elder Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization• Accredited to prepare and prosecute claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs• Adjunct Faculty, Stetson Law College• Special Advisor on Elder Law Planning, InterActive Legal• Rated AV preeminent 5.0/5.0 by Martindale-Hubbell• Super Lawyer 2018 – 2024• Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2014 – 2016• Member of the Board of Directors for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) 2017-2023• Member, Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA)• Member, North Carolina Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NC NAELA). Education• University of Maine’s School of Law | Juris Doctor, 2004• Purdue University | Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 2001

Firm: Evergreen Estate Planning & Elder Law

113 West Market Street , Elkin , North Carolina 28621

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Firm: Conrad Trosch & Kemmy, Pa

Main Office , Charlotte , North Carolina 28209

Practice Areas: Corporate , Estate Planning, Probate , Elder Law

Michael Kemmy is the first member of the Mecklenburg Bar to be board-certified by the North Carolina Bar as an Elder Law Specialist. With more than 30 years of experience, Michael is adept at handling Estate Planning, Probate and Elder Law matters.. Before moving to Charlotte, Michael was in private practice in Houston, TX. He also worked for the Internal Revenue Service as an estate and gift tax attorney. He is a member of the State Bars in Texas and Kansas as well as in North Carolina.. A frequent lecturer on probate and estate planning, Michael has produced two educational videos on wills and trusts. Additionally, he has provided pro bono consultations to the elderly residents at the Carriage Club of Charlotte.. Michael is married with two children. He joined Lou Trosch and T.C. Conrad in their law practice in 1987 and became a partner in 1992. Michael’s father was an attorney and a Special Agent of the FBI in San Antonio, TX. Michael’s brother is a practicing attorney in San Antonio.  Michael has been rated in a confidential survey of area judges and attorneys as having high to very high legal ability and very high ethical standards.

Firm: Mason Law, PC

842 S. Cox St. , Asheboro , North Carolina 27203

Practice Areas: Business Organizations, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law

Bob Mason is principal in Mason Law, PC, with offices in Charlotte and Asheboro, North Carolina. Mason Law helps people throughout central North Carolina solve problems involving Medicaid, nursing homes, wills, and trusts. Bob Mason is one of a handful of Certified Elder Law Attorneys in North Carolina. In North Carolina, he has a statewide reputation, is a twice past Chairman of the governing council of the Elder Law section of the North Carolina Bar, a past Chair of the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization,and is a frequent lecturer and author on elder and disabilities law topics. Bob is also a fellow of the American Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Bob is a specialist and practices almost exclusively in the area of elder law, special needs law, estates and trusts.

Firm: Ivey & Eggleston, Attorneys At Law

111 Worth St , Asheboro , North Carolina 27203

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Firm: Payne Law, PLLC

130 Poplar Grove Connector , Boone , North Carolina 28607

Practice Areas: Elder Law

I am an experienced North Carolina attorney focusing on access to government benefits, including:  child and adult Social Security disability benefits (SSDI & SSI), Medicaid, Medicare and Veterans Administration benefits.  My practice is centered around helping people in need:  primarily, seniors facing long-term healthcare problems (elder care) and the disabled trying to obtain disability benefits.  In select situations, I also handle guardianship, family law (divorce/custody) or criminal defense matters.. I am accredited to practice veterans law by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.  Having served six years in the United States Marine Corps and being a Gult War veteran, I am very familiar with the legal issues that frequently confront our veterans in need.  I am also admitted to the bar for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.. Care, Compassion and Commitment are the three "C's" that define my approach to practicing law.  We offer representation for Social Security Disability and V.A. disability benefit claims anywhere in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.  I frequently handle SSA disability appeals at the Social Security ODAR hearing offices for Kingsport, Tennessee, Greensboro, North Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina; however, I have appeared in cases at ODAR hearing offices in the District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.. If you are pursuing public benefits like Social Security or Medicaid, you need an experienced lawyer who is personally overseeing every aspect of your case.  Feel free to click on the tab to see my "contributions" on Avvo and decide for yourself whether I am the right lawyer for your case.. Regardless of the legal issues you confront, I hope that you will consider my firm when you are seeking professional and dedicated legal counsel.. Specific services offered include:. Caregiver compensation agreements. Child Custody & Support representation. Divorce (contested and uncontested). Durable Powers of Attorney. Elder Care services. Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts). Equitable Distribution (division of martial assets/debts). Guardianships (contested and uncontested). Healthcare Powers of Attorney and Living Wills. Long-Term Care Planning. Medicare appeals. N.C. Unemployment Insurance appeals. N.C. Medicaid Assistance for the Disabled (MA-D). Nursing Home Medicaid (eligibilty and appeal issues). Probate Avoidance Planning. Social Security Disability (child and adult) claims and appeals. Social Security cessation/termination of benefit cases. Special Needs Trusts & Supplemental Needs Trusts. Veterans Administration claims and appeals. Workers Compensation claims and appeals