When is the Right Time to Write a Will?
Most people understand the importance of having an estate plan, but many of them do not know when it’s the right time to write a will. In fact, people tend to wait too long to create an estate plan simply…
Why You Need to Consider Advance Directives in Estate Planning
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Estate planning in North Carolina is essential for people of all ages. While many people tend to think about estate planning as something you do when you get older, or after you have children, everybody can benefit from estate planning…
Top 5 Estate Planning Questions
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Nearly everyone, including you, has an estate. Everything you own — your home, other real estate, checking and savings accounts, car, investments, life insurance, furniture, personal possessions, etc. — make up your estate. Regardless of how large or modest, everyone…
5 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Estate Plan
Not having a will usually ranks high on the list of top estate planning errors, but you may already be familiar of the consequences of dying without one. North Carolina’s laws on intestate succession determine how your assets are distributed…
Top Questions to Ask When Choosing a Guardian in Your Will
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As parents of minor children, you want to ensure they’re taken care of in the event of your passing. Fortunately, North Carolina law allows you to name a guardian in will, which streamlines the process of having that person legally…
3 Things You Need to Know About Dying Without a Will in North Carolina
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Estate planning allows you to decide how your property will be distributed after you die. But what happens when someone dies without a will? In those cases, North Carolina's law of intestate succession takes over and directs the distribution of…
Estate Planning Tips for Small Business Owners
Small businesses make up the backbone of the United States economy. The U.S. boasts 28 million small businesses. Compared to the 18,500 large companies headquartered in the U.S., the amount of small companies is proportionately quite large. Furthermore, of the…
A Reminder About Non-Probate Assets in Estate Planning
Working with an attorney to prepare your Will, Trust documents, financial and healthcare Powers of Attorney, and HIPAA instruments is an integral part ...
