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The benefits of a revocable trust

Estate planning can ensure the distribution of your assets according to your wishes when the time comes. To make sure this happens, there are various tools and legal documents available…

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Guardianship and estate planning

When parents plan their estates, one key inclusion is guardianships. This is especially important for parents of children who may never be able to live on their own. And, while…

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Power of attorney abuse: Who is culpable?

Power of attorney gives someone the legal authority to act for someone else. It is common for aging adults to authorize a trusted agent to make financial or medical decisions…

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Common estate planning mistakes to avoid

Making an estate plan is the best thing you can do for yourself and your loved ones here in North Carolina. Despite your good intentions, mistakes can make the life…

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Why should you have a health care directive?

If you’ve spent the time creating your will, you may feel like that task is complete. You can rest assured your requests will be honored upon your death. But an…

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How guardianships help North Carolina families

Guardianships can play an important role in the lives of North Carolina families. When a guardianship is set up, an individual or agency is appointed by the court to make…

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Are Millennials finally estate planning?

As estate planning has risen in popularity over the past few years, perhaps, the largest uptick in estate planners has been Millennials, at least according to a study by Trust…

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Don’t let DIY efforts ruin your estate plan

There are a lot of online self-help resources addressing everything from cooking to budgeting and knitting. A quick search will even turn up templates and guides for how to create…

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What to look for if a will is challenged

A will is an important component of most estate plans. For that reason, estate planners will want to ensure that their will is a valid and to do that need…

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How second marriages make estate planning tricky

Planning a second marriage should involve more than deciding where to hold the ceremony. You may want to look past the nuptials and into the future by creating a solid…

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