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A second marriage can mean a whole new set of possibilities, but also a new host of issues when it comes to estate planning. Do not be one of the many who forget to review their estate plans and other legal documents when they remarry. Second Marriage Tips for Estate Planning in Cary NC First marriages can be straightforward because Continue Reading

Welcome back. We are here today to talk more about alternative guardianship. If you missed our previous blog post, refer to it for more information. Guardian Alternatives | Estate Planning in Raleigh Living Trust A living trust can be established by a person needing additional support in financial matters. It is a revocable trust that manages assets and allows someone Continue Reading

If the guardianship is to oversee the child’s estate, then the duties are different. Often a guardian will do both, but in some cases there are two different guardians appointed for each range of duties. When someone is appointed the guardian of an estate, he or she is only responsible for the financial affairs of the ward. The guardian must Continue Reading

A court can appoint a guardian to someone under the age of 18, or someone unable to take care of himself, when there is no biological parent available to care for the child. A guardian can be appointed to care for the child himself, or to oversee the estate of the child. In some cases the same guardian will perform Continue Reading