Thinking about the end of your life and how your beneficiaries will deal with your loss may feel overwhelming or depressing at first. However, taking steps to plan for this…
Some people think creating an estate plan is all about writing a will, but that is only partly true. You can now choose from several estate planning tools that help…
Each person has needs based on their life situation, physical health and mental wellness. Sometimes, the court could deem an individual incapacitated, necessitating legal guardianship. Individuals under guardianship underwent standard…
Establishing an estate plan is an essential task that protects your assets and carries out your wishes after your passing. Although this is important, many individuals overlook it because…
Federal estate taxes are for those with very high-valued estates. Anyone who has significant assets should plan ahead to pay these taxes. The IRS handles the collection and sets the…
When you die, you need to have some way to allow those left behind to take legal possession of your assets. Most people will create a will or estate plan…
A carefully crafted and effective estate plan should reflect the testator’s goals and their family’s needs. Thus, no two estate plans in Charlotte are exactly alike. Still, given how official…
As people age, it is normal for them to begin to take their estate plans more seriously. Many people involve their families in their estate planning process. Involving the family…
Agreeing to be the executor of an estate is a big commitment and one that requires forethought. Overseeing the closure of someone’s estate is not something you should take lightly.…
You are not alone if you have children but no estate plan. Many people wrongfully believe that only wealthy people require an estate plan, but in reality, estate plans are…