Probate is the legal process of granting someone authority over a deceased person’s estate. Probate allows a person to: gather assets; pay debts; pay taxes; and transfer assets to the deceased’s benefactors. In North Carolina, probate isn’t always a necessary step after ...
Read MoreA power of attorney is a legal document that enables a person to choose another to act on their behalf in certain, or all, matters. Because a power of ...
View MoreAn estimated 500,000 cats and dogs are sent to shelters and euthanized every year due to the death of their owners. Unless you have an effective plan ...
View MorePeople often use the words will and trust interchangeably. Both documents are a set of legal instructions that dictate a person’s affairs; however, ...
View MoreWills are the foundation of a sound estate plan , and they are not just for the wealthy; most people would benefit by drafting one. If you die without ...
View MoreDying without a Will is legally referred to as dying intestate . Broken down, this means that your liabilities and assets are handled by the specific ...
View MoreYou’ve just said “I do” to the person of your dreams. You’re ready to start your life of bliss with them and you feel confident that you can tackle ...
View MoreFinding an attorney is like shopping for a pair of shoes; you want to find one that fits just right. You might feel pressure to retain the first ...
View MoreDid you know that more than half of Americans do not have a Will in place? What’s preventing you from getting it done? While it’s never fun to think ...
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