Now that the holidays have passed and it’s time to take down the decorations, it might be a good time to update your estate planning portfolio and determine what documents…

An injury or health condition can render you unable to communicate your healthcare wishes or take care of your financial affairs. When this happens, you need someone who can direct…

The current economic and political climate points to tax changes that could affect your estate planning strategy. Recognizing these factors can help you make the right decisions in protecting your…

Estate planning is about protecting your loved ones and executing your wishes after you die. Many people assume the best way to do this is through a will. However, a…

When approaching estate planning in North Carolina, many people ask what happens to debt when they pass away. The short answer to this question is “it depends.” Your debt might…

Estate planning attorneys in North Carolina run across a lot of misconceptions when it comes to wills. To help set the record straight, we offer some examples of what a…

In many ways, estate planning for special needs children is a balancing game. Too much annual income and principal, or too much monthly income, could negatively impact your child’s future…

An estate plan is not necessarily something you can fix in place and then forget. When your life undergoes a significant change, you will probably want to make some adjustments…

Once your child turns eighteen, you, as a parent, lose the legal right to make decisions for your young adult. You even lose access to basic information about health or…