Posts in Estate Planning

Oct 28 Do I Need a Trust & a Will? Estate Planning Tips

Whether you have an estate plan or not, you probably know that a last will and testament can help you distribute assets to ...

Nov 21 What Is the Probate Process in North Carolina?

Probate is the legal process of granting someone authority over a deceased person’s estate. Probate allows a person to: gather ...

Oct 30 When to Establish a Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document that enables a person to choose another to act on their behalf in certain, or all, ...

Sep 23 Can I Create a Trust for My Pet?

An estimated 500,000 cats and dogs are sent to shelters and euthanized every year due to the death of their owners. Unless you ...

Sep 05 What Are the Differences Between a Will, Living Trust, and Irrevocable Trust?

People often use the words will and trust interchangeably. Both documents are a set of legal instructions that dictate a person’s ...

May 20 Why Everyone Needs a Will

Wills are the foundation of a sound estate plan , and they are not just for the wealthy; most people would benefit by drafting ...