While we truly believe that estate planning is important at any stage of life, it's absolutely necessary for seniors. Not only have retirees accrued assets over the course of their life that they want to leave to family, but they also tend to have clearly defined ideas about how they want to live the rest…
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3 More Estate Planning Tips for Unmarried Couples in North Carolina
If you've been following along, last week we started a conversation around why you should create an estate plan if you're unmarried. While being married certainly comes with a number of legal benefits, we find that married and unmarried couples alike should be able to protect their loved ones and their assets should they pass…
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3 Estate Planning Tips for Unmarried Couples in North Carolina
Many couples still choose marriage as a way to profess their love and protect their partner's interests. However, the number of people choosing to say "I do," has been steadily declining since the 1980s. While some may point to the increasing rate of divorces, we find that civil unions and domestic partnerships are simply becoming…
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Employment Contract Must Haves: Confidentiality and Termination Agreements
If you've been following along, over the past few weeks, we've been discussing some of the most critical items every employment contract should include. So far, we've discussed everything from the basics of employee contracts (such as job information, compensation, benefits, and paid leave) to employment classification and scheduling. If you still have hesitations about…
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