There are generally two main reasons why you would start the process of estate planning: to protect any minor beneficiaries in your care or to protect adult beneficiaries from making bad decisions. As part of that process, your finances are reviewed and your retirement plan is taken into consideration. That said, our world has dramatically…
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Lessons Learned from Covid-19 about Estate Planning – Part 1
Too often, we find that adults wait until their twilight years to think about estate planning, which is all fine and good if you're fortunate enough to live a long life. However, if there's one thing that Covid-19 has shown us, sometimes the unthinkable happens. As such, this pandemic has shown us just how vitally…
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9 Ways to Avoid or Resolve an Estate Battle with an Estate Attorney in Raleigh
It is very common for siblings to argue after a parent dies, especially if those siblings must divide up the assets of an estate without the guidance of a Will in place. However, these disputes can be completely avoided with a little planning. In fact, today we'll discuss 9 ways to avoid or resolve an…
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Do I Need an Estate Plan, Continued?
Many people think that in order to have an estate plan, you need to have a large estate. That is not the case. Anyone who owns property, has money in the bank, or has a retirement plan or insurance policy needs an estate plan in order to ensure that his or her assets are distributed properly. Estate Planning | Lawyer Continue Reading