Maybe you have set up most of your estate plan in North Carolina, or you are just getting started. People at all stages of their estate planning eventually run into…
The wealth you earn over your life deserves to go where you want it. At certain levels of income and assets, the government seeks to tax large percentages that could…
When it comes to estate tax returns, the laws vary from state to state. In North Carolina, fiduciaries are required to file Form D-407A. It is crucial for fiduciaries to…
Creating a power of attorney is a good idea not just for the elderly but also for the middle-aged as well as for young people with growing families to care…
Tax data from the past year demonstrates that a genuine desire to do good motivates a majority of charitable donations. In 2018, new tax laws went into effect that reduced…
Most people in Charlotte likely view the process of estate planning with a good deal of trepidation. It places them in the unenviable position of disappointing some who may expect…
Some adults may be incapable of caring for themselves in a reasonable way. When this occurs, guardianship is established to ensure there is a competent person available to see to…
An advance healthcare directive, sometimes called a “living will,” protects your right to choose what medical treatments you do and do not want when you reach the end of your…
The end of a marriage can change your life in ways you don’t expect. Divorce can be a stressful and exhausting process, but it doesn’t always end right after the…
At the start of 2020, the Secure Act took effect and left many people wondering about retirement plans and estate plans. In a scramble to help clients update plans and…