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A Law Firm Exclusively for Healthcare Providers. Please view our disclaimer at: https://stotlerhayes.com/disclaimer/

08/31/2026

Your team discovers that a resident with a significant unpaid balance owns a home.

At first, the account may appear collectible. But property ownership is only the beginning of the analysis—not the end.

Is the resident the sole owner? How much equity remains? Are there mortgages, tax liens, judgments, Medicaid claims, exemptions, or other interests with priority? Does state law provide the facility with a valid lien remedy, and would pursuing it make financial sense?

For long-term-care providers, real property can support a recovery strategy—but ownership alone does not guarantee payment.

Property ownership is a lead. Legal interest, equity, and priority determine whether it becomes a viable recovery source.

08/25/2026

Stotler Hayes Group is headed to Nashville—and we’re taking the stage at Tennessee Health Care Association/Tennessee Center for Assisted Living's 2026 THCA/TNCAL Convention & Trade Show !

Join Ashley Shudan and Chris Holleman for an Education Session, "Navigating Conservatorship and TennCare for Incapacitated Residents" on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 9:00–10:00 a.m. CT

After the session, stop by Booth 304 to connect with the SHG team!

08/20/2026

Stotler Hayes Group is growing! We are seeking attorneys licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia to join our fully remote team.

Our attorneys work across several interconnected practice areas, including Medicaid eligibility and reimbursement, administrative appeals, civil litigation, probate and estate claims, and guardianship. We offer a collaborative, mission-driven environment supported by experienced paralegals and a centralized operations team.

Although our corporate headquarters is located in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, these positions are fully remote. Learn more about SHG and current opportunities at https://shg.bamboohr.com/careers/194?source=aWQ9Mw%3D%3D

08/18/2026

A guardian’s name on the paperwork does not answer the most important question: What authority does the guardian actually have?

Guardianship orders are not interchangeable. Depending on the court order and applicable state law, a guardian’s authority may cover personal decisions, financial matters, or only specifically identified responsibilities.

When a resident has a court-appointed guardian, the facility should:
- Obtain and review the complete, current guardianship order.
- Confirm whether the guardian has authority over financial matters.
- Identify any limitations, reporting requirements, or expiration dates.
- Document who may access records and make decisions.
- Avoid assuming the guardian is personally responsible for the resident’s debt.
- Seek guidance when the guardian’s authority does not match the decisions that need to be made.

A title is not a substitute for reviewing the underlying legal authority.

08/14/2026

Indiana Attorneys—We’re Hiring!

Stotler Hayes Group is seeking a Multi-State Associate Attorney actively licensed in Indiana plus at least one additional state, preferably NC, SC, TN, or VA.

This fully remote role is ideal for an attorney with at least three years of substantive legal experience who is self-directed, collaborative, and prepared to manage cases from intake through resolution.

Our work involves the interplay of several related practice areas, including:

Medicaid eligibility and reimbursement
Administrative appeals
Civil litigation
Probate and estate claims
Guardianship

Please note that our corporate headquarters is located in Pawleys Island, South Carolina; however, this posting is for remote attorney positions in the states listed above. Apply here-https://shg.bamboohr.com/careers/191?source=aWQ9Mw%3D%3D

To learn more about SHG, visit stotlerhayes.com.

08/13/2026

A signed admission agreement is not the end of the admissions process.

The agreement may be complete, but are the people responsible for carrying it out clear about what it actually says?

Before a billing or collection issue arises, the admissions and business-office teams should know:
- Who agreed to manage the resident’s funds?
- Who is authorized to receive financial information?
- What payment source was represented at admission?
- Were the facility’s rates and additional charges clearly disclosed?
- Are signatures, representative capacities, and contact information complete?
- Were any promises made that conflict with the written agreement?

Too often, the admission agreement is reviewed only after an account becomes a problem. At that point, an incomplete signature, unclear representative role, or undocumented conversation can significantly limit the facility’s options.
A strong admission process does more than collect signatures. It creates a clear, usable record of the parties’ responsibilities from day one.

08/06/2026

Happy Legal Support Services Team Appreciation Day to our outstanding Legal Support Services Team who make a difference every day! Your knowledge, dedication, and tireless efforts help our team deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Thank you for your professionalism, your teamwork, and all that you do behind the scenes. Today, we celebrate you!

08/03/2026

Please join us in welcoming Stacey Bussel and Matthew Wells to Stotler Hayes Group!

Stacey is admitted to practice in New Jersey, and Matthew is admitted to practice in Kentucky and Tennessee. We’re excited to have them join SHG and look forward to the knowledge, experience, and perspective they’ll bring to our team and the healthcare providers we serve.

07/31/2026

We’re growing our Ohio team!

Stotler Hayes Group is seeking a Legal Support Assistant who is organized, detail-oriented, and ready to play an important role in supporting our attorneys and paralegals.

In this position, you’ll help keep matters moving by preparing and organizing legal documents, managing correspondence and deadlines, maintaining client files, conducting research, and assisting with the administrative needs of a busy legal team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Manages competing priorities with accuracy
• Takes initiative and approaches challenges thoughtfully
• Exercises discretion with confidential information
• Works independently while contributing to a collaborative, distributed team

If you’re dependable, resourceful, and motivated to build your career in the legal field, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply here: https://shg.bamboohr.com/careers/192?source=aWQ9Mw%3D%3D

Know someone who may be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with your network.

07/23/2026

We're honored to be recognized by Vault as one of the Top 10 Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For for the 5th year in a row!

This recognition reflects the culture our team has built together through collaboration, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to serving healthcare providers across the country.

Thank you to every member of the SHG team for making our firm a place where people are proud to work. Your dedication, talent, and passion are what make Stotler Hayes Group an exceptional place to work.

We're proud of what we've built and even more excited about what's ahead.

Address

297 Willbrook Boulevard
Pawleys Island, SC
29585

Telephone

+18432359871

Website

http://www.stotlerhayes.com/

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