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Elder Law Attorneys in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh families often search during hospital discharge, retirement moves, or care decisions across Wake County.

License status and elder law relevance are organized from North Carolina source data. Board certified and stronger source matches are listed first.

Important: This page provides general information about elder law and Medicaid planning. It is not legal advice. Medicaid rules vary significantly by state and change frequently. Always consult a licensed elder law attorney for advice specific to your family's situation.

Common reasons families in Raleigh search

Medicaid timing

Understand eligibility, spend-down timing, and how care bills affect the family plan.

Authority to act

Confirm whether power of attorney, health directives, or guardianship may be needed.

Care placement

Coordinate legal decisions with nursing home, assisted living, or home-care choices.

A practical order of decisions

Step 1

Clarify who can make legal and health decisions in North Carolina.

Step 2

Estimate whether facility care may require Medicaid planning.

Step 3

Compare attorney credentials, elder law focus, and local court or county experience.

Step 4

Review care facility quality before a placement decision becomes final.

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Attorney listings in Raleigh

Sorted by elder law source strength, then local relevance.

Mr. R. Daniel Brady

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Mr. Stephen Aaron Brown

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Mr. Stephen T. Byrd

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Ms. Ansley Chapman Cella

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Mr. John R. Cella, Jr.

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Ms. Sandra M. Clark

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Mr. Andrew J. Cobin

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Mr. Charles Eugene Davis, Iii

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Mr. Stuart B. Dorsett

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Mrs. Elinor Johnsey Foy

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Mr. Charles N. Griffin, Iii

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Ms. Deborah L. Hildebran-Bachofen

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Mr. Shaun A. Ingersoll

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Mr. Timothy William Jones

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Ms. Maria M. Lynch

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Mr. Chadwick Ian Mccullen

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Ms. Deborah Ann Mcdermott

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

Mr. Ray D. Munford, Jr.

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Raleigh, NC

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