Should you withdraw your Social Security benefits early?
You don’t have to be retired to dip into your Social Security benefits which are available to you as early as age 62. But is the early withdrawal worth the costs?
A quick visit to the U.S. Social Security...
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A quick visit to the U.S. Social Security...
8 Reasons Young People Should Write a Last Will and Testament
Imagine if writing a last will and testament were a pre-requisite to graduating from high school. The graduate walks across the stage, hands the completed will to the principal, and gets the diploma in return. It might sound strange because most 18...
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The Essential Component of Your Estate Plan’s Success
Properly drafted estate planning documents are integral to the success of your legacy and end-of-life wishes. Iron-clad estate planning documents, written by a knowledgeable attorney can make the difference between the success and failure of having your wishes carried out. However, there’s...
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You’ve Established an Estate Plan. Do You Know Where the Documents Are?
For most people, finally establishing an estate plan is a big step that they have undertaken after years of delay. A second step is making decisions regarding the executor, trustees, beneficiaries, funeral costs and debt, and a third step is actually completing...
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Give Hope Gala in Charlotte, NC
Join Monk Law Firm on Saturday Nov. 1st at the Give Hope Gala in Charlotte, NC. Give Hope Global is an amazing non-profit organization that supports orphans in Haiti. We are proud to donate a Simple Estate Package which includes: Will (with testamentary trust for children), Power of Attorney, Health Care...
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Happy Halloween from Monk Law Firm
Happy Halloween from Monk Law Firm's Princess Hannah, Fireman James and Hoot of a good time Liam.
Protecting Your Legacy with Estate Tax Planning
You spend your whole life building your legacy but sadly, that is not always enough. Without careful estate tax planning, much of it could be lost to taxes or misdirected. While a will or living trust is essential for dividing your...
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Traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial
This weekend, Ryan and Michelle Monk took their children Hannah, James and Liam to the traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial. The Wall is a reminder of the enormous sacrifices that our military and military families have made and continue to make. We are forever grateful.
Family Foundations: What, Why, and How
Families with significant net worth who have a tradition of philanthropy often consider establishing a charitable foundation as part of their estate plans. While there are a number of advantages to using family foundations as a philanthropic vehicle, families need to...
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A Simple Will Is Not Enough
A basic last will and testament cannot accomplish every goal of estate planning; in fact, it often cannot even accomplish the most common goals. This fact often surprises people who are going through the estate planning process for the first time. In...
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