PLEASE NOTE: To protect your safety in response to the threats of COVID-19, we are offering our clients the ability to meet with us in person or via telephone conference. Please call our office to discuss your options.
As you get older, you may expect health complications. An advance care directive prepares you and your loved ones for medical scenarios in which you cannot communicate. If you do not know what to think about while drafting the legal document, you could make mistakes....
If you are going through a divorce or considering a legal separation, you may feel overwhelmed with the process. Dividing marital property may be one of the most stressful, as you may have grown attached to certain items throughout years of marriage. North Carolina is...
If you feel your marriage is over and you want to file for divorce, make sure you prepare prior to filing the paperwork. Taking some time to get ready for what comes after you file will help put you in a better position during the process. Glamour explains that you...
It can take a lot of time to arrange a custody agreement that works for everyone. You may even need to sacrifice convenience and personal preferences at times so you can comply with the order. Life developments can impact the function of your plan. Remarriage or a new...
Aside from the emotional burden of losing your spouse, his or her estate may be difficult to manage. This is especially the case if your spouse never made a will. Intestacy, or death without a will, must go to probate court. Any value that you shared with your spouse...
Dealing with matters of the estate is rarely ever simple or easy. This is especially true when you approach estate planning, which is often complex, time-consuming and emotionally draining for everyone involved. One of the best ways to handle estate planning is...
Not everyone can pay off all their debts before they die. It is possible that your creditors may come after your estate after your death to satisfy your outstanding debts. Since your estate executor has to settle matters with your creditors before your children can...
Your divorce may include taking ownership of your marital home so that you may continue living in it. As noted on the North Carolina Judicial Branch website, you must file a claim to divide your property fairly between you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse. If you fail to...
Creating an estate plan is arguably the most effective way to maintain some control over what happens to wealth after death. If your mother has an estate plan, you should be able to trust it to reflect her genuine wishes. Regrettably, for a few reasons, that may not...
After going through a divorce, cooperating with your ex-spouse might be one of the last things you want to do. Unfortunately, as a parent, your child depends on your ability to cooperate with one another. Fortunately, you have several options available when it comes...