Month: May 2015
New Birth Certificate Guidelines in North Carolina for Same-Sex Couples’ Children
Same-sex couples who have a child in North Carolina could previously only list one parent on the child’s birth certificate. This made…
Covering Retirement v. Leaving Inheritance
Expenses in senior years continue to be a concern for many Americans. As multiple studies show, most individuals do not maintain adequate…
Avoid a Will Dispute
contest a willAn individual’s last will and testament might clearly reflect one’s wishes, but it does not prevent an estate dispute. Successfully…
3 Reasons to Choose a Non-Family Trustee
Creating a trust generally involves the intention of preserving assets for loved ones. Benefiting from a trust’s preservation might not be possible…
Looking Ahead: Rising Nursing Home Costs in North Carolina
When retirement saving makes headlines, it is often to highlight that Americans are not saving enough for their senior years. Individuals should…
Opportunities for 529 College Savings Plans
529 College Savings Plans consistently offer long-term tax-deferred growth for future students. As a savings tool, 529 plans come with a few…
Tax Concerns for New Domicile
Living in one state while claiming domicile in another could offer many benefits depending on the jurisdictions. Tax benefits are generally a…
2015 Top 5 States for Domestic Asset Protection Trusts
For the past six years, attorney Steve Oshins has ranked the states that offer Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs). The chart generally…
A Will’s Limits in North Carolina Probate
A will cannot achieve every goal of the testator. No matter how finely crafted provisions are made and assets are addressed in…
North Carolina Retirement Concerns
Climate, cost of living, and amenities generally affect an individual’s retirement destination choice. North Carolina’s convenient location between major cities like Atlanta…
