Estate Planning
Downsides of Do-It-Yourself Powers of Attorney
Powers of attorney are powerful documents that grant another individual broad rights over medical and financial decisions. Such an important power should…
Tax Issues to Consider When Settling an Estate
During the first quarter of the year, the only tax items most taxpayers are concerned with are their own personal and business…
Creating a North Carolina Succession Plan
Failing to create a succession plan for a North Carolina business results in a few possible outcomes that might not match an owner’s wishes….
Timeshares in Estate Planning
Many of the clients our estate planning attorneys in Chapel Hill serve own property in multiple states, and some of the properties are…
Estate Planning for Healthcare Costs in Retirement
AARP has released a study that estimates caregiving costs for families in the United States will total more than $520 billion annually. This estimate…
Estate Planning for Collectibles: Wine, Art, Cars & More
Estate plans are not only vehicles for passing cash, investments and real property along to named beneficiaries, these tools can also transfer…
Access to One’s Digital Estate
More states pass legislation addressing digital assets. More states are starting to address a growing area of an individual’s estate: Digital assets….
Business Succession Options in North Carolina
Business succession plans address the future growth or disposition of the business upon a planned succession, or the death or incapacitation of…
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…
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…
