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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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Helpful tax strategies for your charitable giving

North Carolina residents often donate to charities they care about. Charitable donations are a positive way to spend your hard-earned money by making a valuable contribution to a higher cause,…

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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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What is estate administration and when is it necessary?

The process of settling the estate of a deceased loved one can be quite involved, and for family members who are not prepared for probate, it can be overwhelming. The…

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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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What you should know about spendthrift trusts

Do you want to make a trust for your child, but you want to keep him or her from squandering the inheritance? If so, a spendthrift trust might be the…

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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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