Elder Law

Elder law is a legal practice area in which attorneys help seniors or those with special needs of any age and their respective families deal with issues of healthcare, financial management and estate planning.  Examples of these types of assistance include drafting powers of attorney to provide alternate decision makers during times of incapacity, planning for and applying for public benefits such as SSI or Medicaid and drafting wills or trusts to protect assets and pass them to beneficiaries at death.

Medicaid

Medicaid is a federal- and state-funded program that pays the cost of long-term care for people who are disabled or seniors who meet eligibility requirements. Our team can help you understand the North Carolina Medicaid qualification process and assist you in applying for coverage.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Omega Elder Law assists your family in the devastating event that someone you love is affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia. Legal planning should be started as soon as possible if a diagnosis is received.

Special Needs Assistance

Omega Elder Law can help you plan and prepare for the current and future care of the special needs individual in your family. Depending on your situation, we can assist with applying and qualifying for Medicaid, providing for your loved one in your will, or setting up a special needs trust or other legal arrangements to maintain eligibility for government benefits.

Estate Administration/Probate

Omega Elder Law guides your loved ones through North Carolina probate, trust, and estate administration processes. We support your wishes, protect your assets, and prevent representatives from making costly mistakes.

Estate Planning

We advise families on how to arrange assets and choose the proper legal documents to help you plan so your loved ones are provided for in the event of your illness or death. Estate planning can include drafting a will, a living will, trusts, and powers of attorney. Each is customized to your specific set of circumstances.

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Janna Wallace is an NC State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law and has been practicing law for 20 years. She is the owner of Omega Elder Law, with offices in Fuquay-Varina and Raleigh, NC. Janna developed an interest in elder law during her four years as a Medicaid Eligibility Specialist for the Department of Social Services. Her practice is focused on estate planning and administration, as well as elder law, including Medicaid planning, special needs planning, and assistance with Alzheimer’s and dementia.