Month: May 2012
New Hawaii Law to Help Protect Assets of Married Couples – NC Law is Not Quite as Helpful
Hawaii is on the verge of a step forward in the field of asset protection, with pending legislation awaiting the Governor’s signature…
The Conversation – How to Talk to Loved Ones About Elder Care Issues
I recently met with a loving grandson, who needed some advice regarding his grandmother. His grandmother currently lives in another state. She…
Get Your Social Security Statement Online
Remember those statements you used to get every year from the Social Security Administration with your earning history and estimated benefits at…
The John Edwards Case – What About Gift Taxes?
Yesterday I blogged about North Carolina’s controversial Amendment One, which ended up passing by a large margin. I also have some thoughts…
North Carolina Scores Low for Long-Term Services and Supports
AARP has come out with a Long Term Scorecard, which ranks each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia on “Long-Term…
Get Your Social Security Statement Online
Remember those statements you used to get every year from the Social Security Administration with your earning history and estimated benefits at…
Most Americans Die Without a Will
I came across a recent article in the Yahoo Finance Blog, Half of Americans With Kids Set to Die Without a Will. If…
NC’s Amendment One and Estate Planning
Today is election day in North Carolina, and I’m sure every North Carolinian, and many others across the country, know that the…
Estate Planning – Fast and Distant or Slow and Local?
I’m a member of WealthCounsel, LLC, a national organization of estate planning attorneys. Lately there has been a lot of discussion on the…
