Guardianship
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…
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…
3 Concerns for Minors Inheriting IRAs
Beneficiary designations for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) allow account holders to designate a trust, charity, or any individual, regardless of their age,…
Special Needs Law Month
Special Needs Law addresses multiple legal, financial, and medical concerns for families who care for a disabled loved one. October is Special…
Creditor Protection for Inherited IRAs
In June 2013, North Carolina’s Governor signed Senate Bill 279 into law, which made changes to statutes related to estates, trusts, and guardianships. One…
What Happens if Your Beneficiary Dies Before You Do?
As you prepare your Will and estate plan, you will choose beneficiaries to receive your financial and personal assets. What happens if…
North Carolina Voting Restrictions Proposed for Mentally Incompetent
A recent North Carolina Senate proposal for the ballots in November of 2014 is an amendment to remove the right to vote…
Special Needs Planning: When Children Become Adults
Parents of special needs children need to carefully plan for their children’s future. Many families turn to special needs trusts to ensure…
Estate Planning and Probate Seminar for Paralegals
North Carolina legal assistants working with estate lawyers may be interested in a day-long seminar, Estate Planning and Probate Practice for Paralegals,…
