Elder Law & Medicaid Planning Attorney in Western North Carolina and North Georgia

Why Planning Ahead Matters

Long-term care is one of the biggest financial risks families face—and it can impact your home, savings, and the future of your loved ones. Whether you're planning for yourself or helping a parent, understanding Medicaid eligibility, asset protection, and elder care options is crucial.


As your trusted elder law attorney serving Western North Carolina and North Georgia, Blue Ridge Legacy Law offers legal strategies that help secure care without compromising your legacy, with in-person and virtual appointments available.

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How We Help You

At Blue Ridge Legacy Law, we focus exclusively on estate and elder law. We help families in Highlands, Franklin, Cashiers, and surrounding Western NC communities with:

Medicaid Eligibility Guidance

We help structure your assets legally and strategically to qualify for benefits while protecting your family’s financial foundation.

Long-Term Care Planning

We create plans for future assisted living or nursing home costs—so you can avoid crisis decisions and financial hardship.

Asset Protection Strategies

Using legal tools such as trusts, we help safeguard your home, retirement funds, and estate from unnecessary spend-down.

Advance Health Care Directives

We ensure your health care preferences are documented and legally recognized through durable medical directives.

Powers of Attorney Setup

We help you appoint trusted decision-makers in case of incapacity—avoiding court involvement and confusion.

Crisis Medicaid Planning

If a loved one already needs care, we can take fast action to protect assets and pursue urgent Medicaid qualification.

Our Process – Compassionate, Strategic, and Local

Step 1

Free 15‑Minute Consultation

We start with a phone call to hear your concerns, offer direction, and explain how we can help.

Step 2

In-Depth Planning Session (First 45 Minutes Free)

You’ll meet with Attorney Julie Upshaw for up to two hours. The first 45 minutes are dedicated to education and answering your questions—with no obligation to proceed.

Step 3

Personalized Legal Plan

Together, we’ll build a clear Medicaid strategy tailored to your family’s goals. You’ll get lifetime access to our firm for updates, and transparent flat-fee pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What makes Julie Upshaw different from other elder law attorneys in Western North Carolina and North Georgia Regions?

    Julie focuses exclusively on estate and elder law. Unlike many attorneys who juggle multiple practice areas, she dedicates her entire practice to estate planning—so clients receive focused, knowledgeable guidance and work directly with her every step of the way.

  • Will I work directly with the attorney?

    Yes. You’ll always meet with Julie Upshaw. Every client receives one-on-one legal support.

  • What areas do you serve for elder law planning?

    We serve clients in Highlands, Franklin, Cashiers, Macon County, Jackson County, Western North Carolina, and surrounding areas in North Georgia.

  • Can you help if a loved one already needs nursing home care?

    Yes. We offer crisis Medicaid planning and can often help protect assets, even in urgent care situations.

  • When should I begin Medicaid planning?

    Ideally, at least five years in advance. But we help families at every stage—whether you’re planning ahead or responding to immediate needs.

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Ready to Secure Long-Term Peace of Mind?

You can’t predict the future—but you can prepare for it.

Let’s build a compassionate, comprehensive elder law plan that protects your care, your assets, and your legacy.