How to Prepare for Estate Planning After Your First Baby June 8, 2018 Estate Planning Blog If you’ve just brought home a new baby from the hospital you might be thinking, what do I need to do to protect this little guy or girl and be a responsible parent? Here are a few things to consider before you meet with an attorney to discuss estate planning:
Legal and Financial Tips for New Parents May 4, 2018 Estate Planning Blog Preparing for, and welcoming, a newborn into your home is one of life’s biggest life events. And while it’s full of joy and excitement, it comes with certain adult responsibilities beyond feeding, diaper changing and endless laundry.
What's the Difference Between Estate Planning and Drafting a Will? November 21, 2017 Estate Planning Blog Estate planning and drafting a will are two processes that go often hand in hand, but many people don't know the difference between the two or think they're interchangeable—which they're definitely not.
The Top 4 Estate Planning Documents that Everyone Needs November 1, 2017 Estate Planning Blog Clients often ask about what documents are needed to create an estate plan. And while many people believe a will is an estate plan, there are other critical components of an estate plan to cover all your bases. Listed below are four essential documents you need when estate planning, and what each document covers. 1. Last Will and Testament
What Happens if You Die Without a Will in North Carolina? April 19, 2017 Estate Planning Blog There are many benefits to taking the time to plan your estate – but what happens if you don’t? When an individual dies without a will, that person dies “intestate.” In this scenario, the distribution of the deceased individual’s estate is carried out in accord with the rules of intestate succession. For a real life example, we will pretend pop icon Prince died as a resident of North Carolina. Prince is reported to have an estimated estate of $200 million, and he had no will to direct the distribution of his assets at his death.