Estate planning is a vital task for all individuals, but it poses distinct challenges for blended families. These families typically encompass children from different relationships, necessitating a careful balancing act…

When some people learn that North Carolina does not impose a specific estate tax or inheritance tax, they think they don’t need to worry about the potential tax liability in…

If you set up your affairs so that your assets will pass to loved ones without having to go through probate, you can save them considerable time, expense, and work.…

As the holiday season comes to a close and it’s time to take down decorations, it’s also a good idea to take a moment and review your estate planning documents.…

At first glance, it seems like the difference between a revocable trust and an irrevocable trust would be obvious. You can revoke a revocable trust. The same is not true…

Juggling family life, work, bills, and the kids’ schoolwork leaves no time to worry about your future. However, estate planning is vital. Many people push it to the back burner…

Estate planning lawyers create different types of power of attorney documents in North Carolina to accomplish different goals for their clients. Certain types of POA documents are very useful to…

When a court determines that someone cannot manage their finances or their healthcare, the court can appoint a guardian to make decisions and act on that person’s behalf. A guardian…

Parenting a special needs child comes with an extra share of care and responsibilities, one of which concerns your child’s future. It is essential to ensure that your child enjoys…