Estate Planning

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

People don’t want to sit around and contemplate their demise. They also don’t want to die, leaving their loved ones experiencing more grief than they should by not having an estate plan. It is crucial that North Carolina residents take time to think about estate...

Some people view preparing for the end of life as not only challenging, but uninteresting. However, North Carolina residents should know that estate planning is anything but boring, and it doesn’t need to be difficult if there is some knowledge behind the process....

When someone dies, there are so many things to take care of. Hopefully, the deceased person did leave an estate plan, including a will. That estate plan must be managed and the assets given to beneficiaries, as stated in the will. However, before that can happen, the...

Some North Carolina residents in Lincoln County may not have given much thought to how they would want their loved ones to settle their estate after their passing. While it may not seem like a pressing issue for someone who is young, in relatively good health and who...

Parents never like to see their adult children disagreeing to the point that it causes their relationships to suffer. Parents in North Carolina who are thinking about estate planning need to put some thought into how those plans might affect their adult children when...