Divorce
Asset Protection Risks From Prior Marriages
As the rate of divorce in America hovers at 50 percent, couples and families might not only experience loss of assets through…
Remarriages and Inheritances in North Carolina
Individuals in North Carolina who have married more than once might have estate planning issues they are not aware of. Whether one…
Elective Share Waivers in North Carolina
North Carolina elective share law allows a surviving spouse to claim a portion of the decedent’s estate if assets bequeathed through other means…
Vulnerability for Domestic Asset Protection Trusts
A recent court case involving a Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT) revealed a possible threat to the protections provided by these powerful…
Asset Protection in Second Marriages
What asset protection strategies should an individual consider after divorce if they play to re-marry? Whether a marriage is a first or…
Non-Tax Benefits of Family Limited Liability Companies
Family Limited Liability Companies (FLLC) are one of several asset protection tools used to preserve assets of family businesses. These assets may…
Planning a Prenuptial Agreement in North Carolina
Prenuptial agreements are designed to protect the property of one or both spouses in the event of a divorce or death. With recent…
Elective Share Changes in North Carolina
The elective share law is designed for surviving spouses to provide them with a portion of their partner’s estate if what was…
Tax Consequences of Equitable Distribution
My article, Tax Consequences of Equitable Distribution, which discusses the income tax issues involved in the division of property due to divorce, was…
