About

Andrew D. Atherton is a legal professional practising Elder and Special Needs Law with McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. in Asheville, North Carolina. His practice focuses on growing and imposing comprehensive personal estate plans, supporting customers in navigating the property management and probate procedure, advising on long-time period care prices, Veterans Administration Benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, guardianship, and Special Needs Trusts. Andrew D. Atherton is a highly skilled lawyer within the field of Elder and Special Needs Law. He completed a clerkship with the Kentucky Supreme Court and holds an undergraduate degree in Business Economics from Western Kentucky University. He earned his law degree from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University. Andrew is licensed to exercise law in both Kentucky and North Carolina. Mr. Atherton is the immediately beyond Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association, Elder and Special Needs Law Section. He is likewise a member of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolinas Professional Advisory Committee, Land of Sky Estate Planning Council, the twenty eighth Judicial District Bar, Kentucky Bar Association, North Carolina State Bar, Estate Planning & Fiduciary Section, and the National Academy of Elder Law Lawyers (NAELA). Andrew Atherton has been an trainer for various agencies, consisting of the National Business Institute, the North Carolina Bar Association, UNC Asheville Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and North Carolina NAELA. He has taught on subjects which include Special Needs Trusts, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, and Medicaid. In summary, Andrew D. Atherton is a dedicated and informed legal professional who's committed to helping customers with Elder and Special Needs Law matters in Asheville, North Carolina.

Legal Issues

Elder Law

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Social Security Disability

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Section Chair
  North Carolina Elder and Special Needs Law Section
  2012

Education

Associations

Costs

• Payment With Credit Card

Location