Category: Estate Planning

An All Too Real Horror StorySpoiler Alert: The following includes information about this season of the popular TV show American Horror Story: Roanoke.One of the central plots in Season 6 is recapping the actions of a pair of nurses (now ghosts) who opened an assisted living facility in North Carolina (Roanoke...

There’s no doubt about it, we live in a digital world. Perhaps there is no better example of this than what happened during Hurricane Matthew. It was almost humorous to see young people try and figure out how to live unplugged for a while, but there were plenty of serious moments as well....

The probate process in North Carolina can seem like a confounding mix of statutes, regulations and jurisdiction-specific nuances enough to make anyone’s head spin. While we of course recommend working with an experienced North Carolina estate administration attorney through the process, the following addresses some of the most commonly-asked questions...

Known as the “SCUPAA,” South Carolina’s recently-enacted Uniform Power of Attorney Act brings it to a point of cohesiveness with 21 other states, all of which have enacted a nearly-identical act to help streamline the power of attorney creation and execution process. On June 9th, 2016, Governor Hailey signed the...

Is an irrevocable trust a wise choice for you?A trust fund is a legal setup in which three people are involved: the grantor, the beneficiary, and the trustee. The trustee is the person or organization responsible for making sure that the trust is administered as the grantor intended. There are many reasons...

Discussing end-of-life issues is never easy. However, difficult medical scenarios can arise at a moment’s notice, and we believe all our clients should have a say – albeit via a healthcare power of attorney – in their treatment when facing a terminal or debilitating condition. An advance directive is a power...

Should you plan for a time when your spouse predeceases you?You love your spouse so much that it causes you great pain to think about his or her death. But, this pain is nothing compared to the agony you will face should your spouse predecease you without an estate plan in place. Estate...

What happens to my social media accounts after I die?Technological innovation is shaping many aspects of our lives as more of our affairs are conducted digitally. Through the widespread use of email and social media accounts, computer storage of digital pictures, online bank and investment accounts, many...

When should I update my beneficiary designations?A well-designed estate plan is one that considers the changes that occur during an individual's lifetime, such as getting married, having children, or getting divorced. In addition to keeping your estate planning documents, such as a trust, a will, and powers of attorney, up-to-date, it is...

How should you protect the division of your assets after a second marriage?In this era of second (or even multiple) marriages, stepchildren, and blended families, QTIP (qualified terminable interest property trusts) are extremely helpful in estate planning. When you have married for the second time and have children from your first...