Blog Posts in 2015

Many people are familiar with revocable or living trusts, but few know the benefits of an irrevocable trust. The first step is understanding the differences between the two types of trusts. A ...

Most Americans over the age of 65 will need some type of long-term care services. The average private cost of long-term care in North Carolina is $80,000-$90,000. There are essentially three ways to ...

A healthcare power of attorney and a living will are inter-related, they are different documents. You may choose to have either or both, depending on your objective. A healthcare power of attorney ...

In North Carolina, an applicant for Medicaid is allowed only $2000 in countable assets. The applicant’s spouse is allowed to keep one half of all the couple’s countable assets, up to a maximum value ...

At Kelli Y. Allen Immigration & Elder Law, we strive to be different from the average law firm. It is our philosophy that each client deserves to not only be treated with dignity and respect, but also ...

NATURALIZATION Nationalization is the process by which foreign nationals gain United States citizenship. Most permanent residents are eligible to apply for naturalization after holding permanent ...