Estate Planning
NC Estate Planning for Singles
As the number of cohabiting unmarried couples rises, more families have multiple generations residing in a single household, and the law develops regarding the rights of married…
Same-Sex Marriage Update
News on the federal level may eventually affect same-sex couples in NC. On Monday, during its first day in session, the Supreme…
North Carolina Durable Powers of Attorney
A Durable Power of Attorney (“DPOA”) is an essential estate planning tool for most of our clients, allowing them to name an individual…
Estate Planning Mistakes of Newlyweds
Prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements are not the only estate planning tools engaged couples and newlyweds in North Carolina should consider. June is traditionally the…
Estate Planning for New Parents in North Carolina
What can new parents include in their estate plan? According to the North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, over 17,800 babies were…
What to Leave in Your Will: Culture & Values
Leave cultural values in your Will. Estate plans can designate real property, personal items, and financial assets to named individuals, and can…
Cohabiting Couples on the Rise
The National Survey of Family Growth, a federal report completed every four years, shows significantly more couples are having children and delaying…
Estate Planning for Posthumous Conceptions
A child may be born after a parent dies, which is a possibility couples can address in their estate plan. However, what…
What to Know About Last-Minute Will Changes
Any competent individual over the age of 18 can create or update their Will in North Carolina. Sometimes a simple codicil (amendment) is…
Starting College? Start an Estate Plan
Students leaving home for college may be focusing on studying for classes, but they may want to consider studying their own estate…
