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Elder Law Report
Greg McIntyre, J.D., M.B.A.
641 episodes
4 days ago
Resolutions fade; stress lingers. We chose a different start to the year by focusing on the one move that reliably lowers anxiety and protects what matters: a practical estate plan that actually works when life gets messy. From the gym to the law office, we connect the dots between lower cortisol, clearer thinking, and the documents that keep your family out of court and your assets out of harm’s way. We break down the essentials in plain language. You will hear why a general durable power o...
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Resolutions fade; stress lingers. We chose a different start to the year by focusing on the one move that reliably lowers anxiety and protects what matters: a practical estate plan that actually works when life gets messy. From the gym to the law office, we connect the dots between lower cortisol, clearer thinking, and the documents that keep your family out of court and your assets out of harm’s way. We break down the essentials in plain language. You will hear why a general durable power o...
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Elder Law Report
New Year's Resolution: Estate Plan And Prosper
Resolutions fade; stress lingers. We chose a different start to the year by focusing on the one move that reliably lowers anxiety and protects what matters: a practical estate plan that actually works when life gets messy. From the gym to the law office, we connect the dots between lower cortisol, clearer thinking, and the documents that keep your family out of court and your assets out of harm’s way. We break down the essentials in plain language. You will hear why a general durable power o...
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4 days ago
10 minutes

Elder Law Report
Your Toddler Doesn’t Need A Lamborghini: Smarter Ways To Leave Money To Kids
Most parents focus on car seats and cribs, but the real safety net is legal: who can act for you in a crisis, who raises your kids if the unthinkable happens, and how your savings and life insurance actually support your family’s future. We dig into the essential steps every new parent in North Carolina should take, from naming guardians in a will to creating trusts that protect minors from windfalls and missteps. We start with the basics of incapacity planning—why marriage alone doesn’t gra...
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1 week ago
9 minutes

Elder Law Report
Why Ladybird Deeds Now Strongly Protect North Carolina Homes From Medicaid
The rules just got clearer—and the stakes couldn’t be higher for families trying to protect a home while qualifying for long-term care. We break down how North Carolina’s Medicaid manual now explicitly recognizes Ladybird deeds (life estates with powers), why that matters during the five-year look-back, and how this strategy preserves eligibility without triggering transfer penalties. If you’ve worried about losing your house to care costs or probate, this is your blueprint for legal protecti...
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3 weeks ago
5 minutes

Elder Law Report
Prepare For Storms You Can See And Those You Can’t
Cold mornings, black ice on the north side of the valley, and a clear road just a mile away—mountain weather keeps you humble. That same unpredictability shows up in life events, which is why we sat down with attorney Jane Dearwester to connect winter preparedness with estate planning that actually works when the road disappears. From Hurricane Helene to fast-moving forest fires and sudden evacuations, Jane shares how her Hendersonville team built resilience: checking on staff across elevatio...
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1 month ago
12 minutes

Elder Law Report
How To Weave Charitable Gifts Into Your Estate Plan This Holiday Season
Big-hearted plans beat vague intentions. We dig into clear, workable ways to support the causes you care about—without neglecting the people you love. From simple will language to more advanced tools, this conversation breaks down how to structure charitable gifts so they’re easy to carry out, tax smart, and aligned with your values. We start with the building blocks: specific gifts versus percentage bequests, and how beneficiary designations on life insurance, retirement accounts, and bank ...
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1 month ago
7 minutes

Elder Law Report
Ladybird Deeds Made Clear
Want a simple way to keep full control of your home today and pass it to your heirs instantly when you’re gone? We dig into the nuts and bolts of the Ladybird deed—formally called an enhanced life estate deed—and explain why it’s a powerful, court-tested tool in North Carolina and beyond. You’ll hear how it avoids probate, preserves eligibility for long-term care Medicaid, and protects against certain estate creditors, all while letting you sell, refinance, rent, or change beneficiaries witho...
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1 month ago
8 minutes

Elder Law Report
Veteran’s Benefits in Estate Planning: What You Should Know
Benefits you earned shouldn’t be out of reach just because the rulebook is complex. We sit down on Veterans Day to map a practical path to VA Aid and Attendance—a pension that can help pay for in‑home care, assisted living, or nursing home care—without draining a lifetime of savings. Drawing on years of elder law practice, we unpack the real asset limits, the home and acreage rules, and the underused Veterans Asset Protection Trust that can shield excess resources and still keep you in contro...
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2 months ago
11 minutes

Elder Law Report
From Environmental to Elder Law: Introducing Attorney Josh Hunter
Meet the newest member of our elder law team, attorney Josh Hunter—a history major turned lawyer who pairs environmental policy training with a calm, strategic approach to complex family needs. We walk through the realities of apprenticeship in a focused practice: why mastering estate planning, long-term care benefits, probate, trust administration, and litigation takes more than textbooks, and how mentorship builds judgment you can trust when decisions affect generations. Josh shares how la...
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2 months ago
17 minutes

Elder Law Report
Halloween Estate Planning: Tricks And Treats
A Halloween greeting sets the stage for a conversation about the real scares families face: probate, guardianship, and the high cost of long-term care. We unpack how to turn those fears into treats by using practical tools that keep control in your hands, protect your home, and speed assets to loved ones without a courtroom drama. We start with the case for avoiding probate. A thoughtfully drafted revocable trust preserves privacy, directs distributions on your terms, and helps sidestep cred...
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2 months ago
12 minutes

Elder Law Report
Probate: The Real Life Horror Story You Can Avoid
Probate doesn’t just slow things down—it can turn a time of grief into a grind of court dates, public filings, and creditor claims. We sit down to unpack why probate so often feels like a maze and map out practical ways to keep your family out of it with clear, simple planning moves that protect what matters. We start with the human cost: how an open estate can freeze a home sale, stall car title transfers, and complicate insurance and mortgage payments. From there, we explain what probate r...
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2 months ago
6 minutes

Elder Law Report
Old Wills, New Nightmares
Imagine sorting a loved one’s papers and finding ten different wills—each telling a slightly different story about who gets what. That’s how family peace turns into a courtroom drama. We pull back the curtain on why outdated wills and mismatched beneficiary forms can derail even the most well‑meaning plans and how a few practical moves can keep your wishes clear, enforceable, and drama‑free. We break down the big three drivers of conflict—changes in law, changes in family, and changes in ass...
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2 months ago
14 minutes

Elder Law Report
Vampire-Proof Your Estate
What if the scariest part of probate isn’t the paperwork—but the creditors waiting to drain an estate dry? We pull back the curtain on practical, legal tools that keep wealth intact, from the first filing to the final distribution. Jane and Haley explain how to start the clock with a proper notice to creditors, why a thorough inventory creates leverage and clarity, and how a clean estate bank account shields you from commingling risks and messy accounting. If you’ve ever wondered how claims a...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

Elder Law Report
Guardianship Nightmares, Explained
Most people assume a caring family and a good doctor’s note will steer a loved one through a crisis. The hard truth in North Carolina: only a judge can declare incompetence, the evidence bar is high, and family conflict can put strangers in charge of the most personal decisions. We unpack the four biggest guardianship nightmares—thin medical proof, missing powers of attorney, contested petitions, and defaulting to third-party guardians—and show how to navigate each one with strategy, clarity,...
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3 months ago
12 minutes

Elder Law Report
Protecting Your Spouse from Nursing Home Costs
Protecting your loved ones from the devastating financial impact of long-term care costs is one of the most powerful gifts you can give them. In this eye-opening episode, attorneys Greg McIntyre and Haley Matson reveal crucial strategies to shield your home, retirement savings, and other assets if nursing home care becomes necessary in your future. The conversation begins with a fundamental truth many families face: you've worked hard for your home, built a retirement fund over decades, and ...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

Elder Law Report
Nursing Home Costs in 2025: Planning Ahead to Save Your Estate
What would you do if you knew there was a 70% chance a meteor would hit your home? You'd move, right? According to the Department of Health and Human Services, that's the same probability seniors face for needing long-term care—yet most aren't prepared for the financial impact. Nursing homes in North Carolina now cost between $8,000-$13,000 monthly, amounting to a staggering $100,000-$150,000 annually. Without proper planning, these expenses can quickly deplete a lifetime of savings and even...
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4 months ago
11 minutes

Elder Law Report
Fiduciary Duty: What Trustees MUST Know
Taking on the role of trustee means stepping into a position of significant responsibility that comes with legal obligations many people don't fully understand. This enlightening discussion between attorneys Haley Matson and Jordan McIntyre breaks down the critical aspects of being a trustee and managing someone else's assets as a fiduciary. The attorneys clearly explain that accepting a trustee position means you're legally bound to a set of duties including loyalty, impartiality, and prude...
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4 months ago
5 minutes

Elder Law Report
Spousal Protection: Navigating Nursing Home Costs
Facing the possibility that you or your spouse might need nursing home care is daunting enough without the added stress of potential financial ruin. The stark reality—nursing homes cost between $10,000 and $15,000 monthly—means even substantial estates can be rapidly depleted, leaving a healthy spouse vulnerable. In this deeply informative conversation, Elder Law attorney Greg McIntyre and his colleague Jane Dearwester demolish common misconceptions about spousal protection while revealing p...
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4 months ago
21 minutes

Elder Law Report
Navigating Difficult Discussions: Planning Your End-of-Life Wishes
We all avoid the uncomfortable conversations, but what if facing them actually brought peace of mind? Attorney Greg McIntyre tackles one of life's most difficult topics—end-of-life planning—with compassion, wisdom, and practical guidance. Drawing from his two decades of experience in estate planning and elder law, Greg shares why these sensitive discussions shouldn't be postponed. He applies the powerful "Eat the Frog First" principle, suggesting that addressing our most challenging tasks fi...
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5 months ago
5 minutes

Elder Law Report
The One Big Beautiful Bill: What NC Residents Need to Know About Long-Term Care Changes
The landscape of long-term care benefits in North Carolina is shifting dramatically with the implementation of the "One Big Beautiful Bill." This legislation introduces several key changes that could significantly impact how you or your loved ones access crucial healthcare services when they're needed most. Most notably, the bill establishes a flat home equity cap of $1 million for Medicaid eligibility. For homeowners who have built substantial equity over decades – particularly in urban are...
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5 months ago
7 minutes

Elder Law Report
Real Estate for Aging Homeowners (feat. Jason Brodsky)
When it comes to navigating real estate decisions, particularly for older adults or those managing inherited properties, professional guidance isn't just helpful—it's essential. This enlightening conversation between Jane Dearwester of McIntyre Elder Law and Jason Brodsky of Owners Only Real Estate reveals why DIY approaches to property valuation and sales often lead to significant financial and emotional costs. The Western North Carolina real estate landscape has undergone a dramatic shift,...
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5 months ago
20 minutes

Elder Law Report
Resolutions fade; stress lingers. We chose a different start to the year by focusing on the one move that reliably lowers anxiety and protects what matters: a practical estate plan that actually works when life gets messy. From the gym to the law office, we connect the dots between lower cortisol, clearer thinking, and the documents that keep your family out of court and your assets out of harm’s way. We break down the essentials in plain language. You will hear why a general durable power o...