Retirement
Finding Elder Care in North Carolina
Choosing an assisted living center, nursing home, or home healthcare provider in North Carolina should not be a quick decision. Recent reports…
What if Stretch IRAs are Lost?
Stretch IRAs have been a popular tool for preserving wealth for future generations as distributions are tax-deferred. However, the Obama Administration has…
Estate Planning Tips for Second Homes
North Carolina coastal properties from Corolla down to Sunset Beach are attractive investment homes that can be rented out during the summer…
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples in North Carolina
There are thousands of couples living together in North Carolina who are not married. Relationships may be just a year old or…
Drawing Too Soon on IRAs
Americans between the ages of 61 and 70 are withdrawing money from their IRA accounts earlier than necessary. Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)…
National Elder Law Month: 3 Factors When Considering Long-Term Care Insurance
As part of National Elder Law Month our North Carolina elder law attorneys are providing a series of posts to help educate…
Retirement Savings Change Based on Income Projections
The Boston College Center for Retirement Research released a study that involved over 15,000 employees who were offered projections of their retirement income based…
2013 Changes to NC Medicaid Law
Last week House Bill 399 was ratified, creating changes to laws pertaining to Medicaid in North Carolina. The new legislation grants the NC Department…
Can I Inherit Debt in North Carolina?
North Carolina estate planning discussions usually put an individual’s assets under the microscope. What trusts would avoid taxes best? How much should…
Serving Estate Planning to the Sandwich Generation
The “Sandwich Generation”—today’s 10 million baby boomers who care for both their own children or grandchildren and elderly parents or relatives—may need…
