When choosing an executor for your estate plan, it is important to understand the sort of duties expected of them first. This allows you to pick the best potential fit for your plan, considering the duties and responsibilities actually weigh quite heavily on the...
Estate Planning and Administration
Why you should name a guardian for your children in your will
If you are a young adult welcoming a child into your family for the first time, the idea of writing an estate plan might not be at the forefront of your mind. The reality, though, is that starting a will early on can ensure that your children will receive the care...
Why you still need an estate plan if you do not have children
It is not uncommon for North Carolina residents to neglect making estate plans because they do not have children and therefore feel as if it would be unnecessary. However, there are many important reasons why it benefits you to have an estate plan, and some of them...
What to include in your estate plan
An estate plan can help your loved ones distribute your property and deal with creditors while avoiding a lengthy probate process. In addition, your estate plan can clarify end-of-life wishes and establish guardianship for your children. When you create or update your...
Find time for your estate plan during your divorce
It is normal not to think about your estate plan during a divorce. Most people feel worn down by the divorce process and focus solely on finalizing the process. However, the estate plan may be one of the most important documents for you to revisit after breaking up...
Are children with disabilities in store for lives of poverty?
Even though you love your child more than anything, his or her disability presents some challenges other kids never have to face. If your son or daughter has a serious impairment, he or she simply may not be able to work as an adult. Luckily, according to USA.gov,...