Caroline Knox

Caroline Knox is the founder of Knox Law in Hendersonville, North Carolina, and a North Carolina Board-Certified Elder Law Attorney. She advises older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their families about estate planning, guardianship, asset protection, and the legal challenges associated with aging. Her practice places particular attention on decisions about care, long-term needs, and the preservation of resources for clients and their loved ones.

Knox earned a J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2000 and a B.A. from the College of William & Mary in 1992. She also received an associate degree from St. Mary’s College in 1990. Her education provides a foundation for analyzing wills, trusts, guardianship requirements, and public benefits issues. These areas call for careful coordination of legal documents with family and care planning needs.

Knox advises clients on special needs trusts and other planning arrangements for individuals with disabilities and children with special needs. Such work can help families consider eligibility for Medicaid and Social Security-related benefits while arranging additional resources for care. Through Knox Law and related caregiver support services, her professional approach also recognizes that families may need practical assistance with care coordination and changing financial responsibilities.

Knox holds the Certified Elder Law Attorney designation and focuses her practice on the intersection of legal planning, disability needs, and later-life decisions. Her firm was created to support families confronting those issues with a combination of legal guidance and practical care considerations. Caroline Knox helps clients prepare for changes in health or capacity while protecting their dignity, assets, and preferences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Knox Law Center
• Member, The North Carolina State Bar

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Wake Forest University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The College of William and Mary
  Bachelor’s Degree

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