Creating a comprehensive estate plan means assessing various aspects of your life and reviewing your options for how to address those aspects in the future. Some people may feel satisfied creating a plan that consists only of a simple will, but you could believe that...
Month: April 2018
Financial preparations for the future
Some people in North Carolina and other states across the United States will reach a point where they are incapacitated and unable to provide care for themselves without some kind of assistance. As people age, Alzheimer's and other health conditions can impact their...
How to manage assets for special needs individuals
If the parent of a special needs child in North Carolina plans to leave that child an inheritance, it should be done in a strategic manner. Simply leaving the money directly to the child could result in that person losing his or her access to Medicaid and other types...
Organizing estate plans
North Carolina residents can take certain steps to make sure that their estate plans are in order. Taking these steps can remove much of the burden endured by surviving loved ones who may have to handle their relatives' estates. It is important to conduct an inventory...
What happens in the probate process
People in North Carolina who have been appointed executors of a loved one's estate as well as those who have lost loved ones might wonder what the probate process is like and how long it will take. Although this can vary a great deal based on the complexity of the...