by Jamie Hester | Jul 13, 2020 | Estate Planning
The most important step in advanced care planning is to complete a Healthcare Power of Attorney (“HPOA”). The HPOA determines who can make decisions about your healthcare if you are incapacitated. Along with the HPOA, a Living Will (also known as an Advance Directive)...
by Jamie Hester | May 19, 2020 | Attorneys, Family Law
Do you have a loved one who is in a nursing home and receiving Medicaid? Please be aware that some facilities are making the residents sign over their stimulus checks to the facility. The facility is saying because the resident is on Medicaid, the resident cannot...
by Jamie Hester | Apr 20, 2020 | Attorneys, Family Law, Uncategorized
Here are some tips you’ve been looking for! If you find yourself at home with your children and there are assignments to be completed and work to be done, here are a few tips to make this time less stressful. 1. Set up a schedule.Children love routine! Your child’s...
by Jamie Hester | Mar 30, 2020 | Attorneys, Family Law
Governor Roy Cooper has issued a “stay at home” order for North Carolina. Many parents might have questions about the impact this order has on existing child custody orders or agreements. Governor Cooper’s order specifically states that travel between residences for...
by Jamie Hester | Jun 24, 2019 | Family Law
If you and your spouse have separated or are thinking of separating, the word “alimony” has probably come up. So, what is alimony exactly? Alimony is a payment for the support and maintenance of a spouse or former spouse. It can be periodic, like once per month, or it...
by Jamie Hester | Oct 29, 2018 | Family Law
Parenting coordinators are individuals appointed by the judge in a custody order who assist parents in resolving disagreements, develop methods of collaboration, and have the authority to resolve disputes between parents if those disputes are not addressed in the...
