Parents going through a divorce might be concerned how the situation might affect their children’s performance in school. According to a UCLA-led study, those fears may be legitimate. Children with divorced parents, the study found, tend to have lower high school...
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Estate planning errors could be costly to loved ones
Planning for the future involves thinking about events that could happen and those that will definitely happen, like death. Most people don’t like to ponder these issues, yet it’s crucial for many North Carolina residents to prepare for them. Putting off estate...
Should thought be given to secondary beneficiaries?
A well-rounded estate plan consists of documents that must be reviewed every so often to make sure they align with the evolving needs of the estate. Life changes as people get married, have children and grandchildren, or sometimes divorce. Estate planning documents...
Gray divorce: Why are late-life divorces on the rise?
Many North Carolina residents would agree that one of the most difficult things to experience in life is a marital breakup. It goes without saying that couples never go into a marriage with divorce in mind. However, the rate of divorce as a whole is actually on the...
Do you hope to obtain child support after divorce?
North Carolina residents, especially those in Lincoln County, may have many questions about what their lives will be like after ending a marriage. If you have children, you may have even greater concerns. Of course, each case is different, so you would be wise to gain...
What exactly does an executor do?
When North Carolina residents begin estate planning, they most likely think very seriously about who should oversee their last wishes. Most people who are asked to be an executor consider it an honor; however, they may not have a true idea of what exactly is involved...
Bypassing probate in North Carolina
There is one word beneficiaries of an estate are not especially fond of, however chances are, they may need to hear it. Unless the testator planned ahead, estate beneficiaries will likely have to go through the probate process. The probate process is is often known...
What is parallel parenting?
A family is always a family, even when parents divorce. However, the family dynamics change in these situations. Family law in North Carolina acknowledges that decisions regarding children should be tailored to suit each family’s unique needs, and as such, joint...
Know when to walk away in commercial property negotiations
North Carolina business owners wanting to purchase or lease commercial property in Lincoln and the surrounding counties have their work cut out for them. At times, it may seem as if the right location will never come up. It can be relieving when the one that will work...
When is it the right time for estate planning?
There are some things people mean to do, but continue to put off year after year. For many North Carolina residents estate planning is one of those things. Of course people don’t like to think about their own passing, but not having an estate plan in place only make...
