A will contest seeks to invalidate some or all of a deceased individual's will. North Carolina law may limit who has standing to contest a will or how long you have to do so. Furthermore, you must have a legally valid reason as to why the document should be declared...
Lincolnton North Carolina Legal Blog
How to make amendments to a revocable trust
Individuals in North Carolina can use a living trust to identify a trustee who will become responsible for managing and distributing assets to heirs. A revocable trust allows the estate planner to make changes or amendments to the document as they see fit. Estate...
Divorce Law in Lincolnton, NC
Most people are aware of the immediate and short-term financial impact of getting a divorce. Each of them will have to adapt to living on a single income, thus creating the need for a new budget and a creation of new spending habits. However, individuals facing a...
How separation is different from a divorce
Married couples in North Carolina or elsewhere who are unhappy with the status of their relationships may pursue a legal separation or divorce. The key difference between the two is that a couple is still married during the separation period. This means that an...
Why divorce happens among older adults
"Gray divorce," the term for divorces that happen among older adults, is on the rise. Some older people in North Carolina get a divorce for the same reasons couples of all ages do, such as infidelity or addiction. However, there are also issue unique to older adults...
How to make joint custody work
The terms of your North Carolina divorce agreement may require you to co-parent with your ex-spouse. Many people struggle to transition from the bitterness of the divorce to a productive co-parenting relationship Joint custody can work for you if you follow a certain...
Spouses should try to avoid a divorce trial
In a North Carolina divorce, spouses are often faced with a choice of continuing to work toward a settlement or going to trial. Some individuals feel as if they need their day in court. However, before making that choice, people need to be aware of the costs and...
Things not to leave out of an estate plan
North Carolina residents are encouraged to have an estate plan that includes a will, a living will and power of attorney documents. Parents may also appoint guardians for their children in a will. It may be a good idea to include a financial overview statement as part...
Helping kids get through their parents’ divorce
Parents going through a divorce in North Carolina may be unsure of how to discuss details of the divorce with their young children. On top of the challenge of creating a child custody schedule, parents also need to find a way to not speak poorly of their children’s...
Balancing work with the stress of divorce
Divorce can present a number of challenges for people in North Carolina, including in the workplace. It can be hard to remain focused and productive during what is one of the most stressful experiences that many people ever have. However, talking about the divorce at...
