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How “Gray Divorces” Can Impact Your Estate Planning
While separation among young couples is becoming less common in the United States, divorce cases among older people, also known as “gray divorce”, is rising. According to the Pew Research Center, the divorce rate for Americans aged 50 and over is about twice the...
How Do I Care For Pets In My Estate Plan?
As you make your end-of-life plans, we understand that you want to ensure that your beloved pets are well taken care of after your passing. Through proper Estate Planning with a knowledgeable attorney at your side, you can include your pets in your Will. Under North...
Why You Need A Financial Power Of Attorney
If you are incapacitated or die, who will handle your assets and financial decisions in your place? Financial powers of attorney help with that process by giving authority to another person to make decisions and manage a person's assets if an accident or illness leads...
Effective Ways to Include Charitable Giving in Your Will
For most of us, planning for the end of our life isn't something we look forward to. The topic can be so uncomfortable that many of us put it off for far too long. Though we all want to live a long and full life, sometimes death strikes unexpectedly, and failing to...
9 Events That Require An Estate Planning Review
For most people, Estate Planning will not be a one-time occurrence. Rather, it's an ongoing process that evolves after certain major life events. Although everyone’s situation is different and there are many types of events that should trigger an Estate Planning...
The Responsibilities Of An Executor In North Carolina
Choosing an executor for an estate is a decision requiring a bit of thought. Some people select an attorney, but many choose a family member or close friend to ensure that their final wishes are addressed in a legal and proper manner. If you are preparing a will and...