Elder Law & Life Care Planning Center: A Practice With Purpose

09/01/2026

As parents and grandparents, one of our greatest joys is watching the next generation grow. However, high-net-worth families in our community face a unique paradox: the very assets you want to leave behind as a legacy are the ones most vulnerable to being completely wiped out by late-stage healthcare expenses.

Take a look at our most recent blog post as we navigate this paradox and show you how to protect both your own future care and your family’s inheritance.

Learn how high net worth families protect grandchildren's inheritance from long-term care costs using irrevocable legacy trusts and coordinated estate planning.

08/24/2026

Even if you have a robust plan of action as you age, things get complicated if your adult children (and other family members) live outside of North Carolina. Take a look at our most recent blog post to learn more about what you can do to prevent family panic and unnecessary extra steps for your loved ones who live out of state.

Learn how solo agers in coastal North Carolina can secure local care coordinators, trustees, and agents when adult children live out of state.

08/17/2026

If you've recently relocated to our coastal community, don't forget one critical step that often gets overlooked: making sure your out-of-state estate plan complies with North Carolina law.

Moved to North Carolina? Learn why out of state wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives may fail local medical, financial, and probate requirements.

08/11/2026

We’re missing our summer interns already! They worked so hard and brought so much great energy to our team.

Take a look at these thoughtful thank-you cards they gifted at the conclusion of their experience with us. It was such a pleasure working with them this summer 💙

07/22/2026

Things in elder law & care planning that deserve an IMMEDIATE red card 🟥 Some mistakes cost way too much time, money, and peace of mind.

Ready for a proactive plan? Have questions about any of these red cards? Send us a message or visit our website https://www.apracticewithpurpose.com/

07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and fun holiday surrounded by family and friends ❤️🤍💙

06/30/2026

Happy National Social Media Day 📱

It’s a good reminder that estate planning today involves a lot more than just bank accounts and real estate.

Think about everything tied to your digital life:

Social media accounts, online banking, cloud storage, photos, subscriptions, passwords, and even email accounts.

If something happened to you tomorrow, would your family know how to access those things, or
what you’d want done with them? 🤔

We live in a digital world now, and digital assets are just as important to plan for as physical ones.

06/29/2026

Getting your estate plan signed is a huge step. 👏

But one of the biggest mistakes people make after that?

Never talking about it again. 😶

The people you’ve chosen, executors, trustees, healthcare agents, actually need to know they’ve been chosen. And it’s better to do it while it’s fresh in your mind rather than later!

They should also know where your documents are and what role they may need to play if something happens.

Because even the best estate plan can create confusion if nobody knows it exists.

06/28/2026

One Medicare reminder for seniors this summer? Mark your calendars for the important deadlines ahead. 📅

There’s more than one Medicare deadline to keep in mind throughout the year, and missing them can
lead to coverage gaps, penalties, or limited options.

A few key dates to remember:
• Medicare Open Enrollment: October 15 – December 7
• Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment (2027): January 1 – March 31
• Initial Enrollment Periods around your 65th birthday
• Special Enrollment Periods after certain life events

Plans, premiums, prescription coverage, and provider networks can all change from year to year.

A lot of seniors assume their current plan will always be the best option… until they realize something important is no longer covered. 😳

Staying ahead of Medicare deadlines can help avoid unexpected costs and last-minute stress later on.

06/27/2026

Funny how certain songs can transport you right back to a specific summer in your life.

Maybe it reminds you of long drives, family vacations, dancing in the kitchen, or carefree days from years ago.

Some memories just sound like summer. ☀️🎶