Aug 22, 2023 | Estate Planning
By David Inabinett, Attorney at Law When you open a bank account, retirement account, or purchase life insurance, you are always asked to name one or more beneficiaries when you complete the paperwork. When you write a Last Will and Testament, you also name...
Jun 23, 2023 | Estate Planning
By Ryan McNeill, Attorney at Law A Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is a legal document directing how a deceased person wishes the assets and properties passing through the court process to be distributed upon death. Most often, these wishes are carried out, the...
Jan 25, 2023 | Estate Planning, Probate
By Ryan McNeill, Attorney at Law We spend most of our lives working hard to build a secure, prosperous future for ourselves and our loved ones. We often do not consider what happens if we do not have sound estate plans in place. The assets you leave behind after your...
Jan 1, 2023 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Law
What is the ABLE Act? The North Carolina Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law in 2015. The ABLE Act enables individuals with special needs or their families to open savings accounts that do not count as assets (within stated limits) when...
Oct 25, 2022 | Estate Planning
By David Inabinett, Attorney at Law Settling estates for loved ones who pass without a will (“intestate”) can be a stressful, lengthy, task intensive, and sometimes even contentious process. Unfortunately, whenever finances or precious belongings are involved, it can...
Aug 1, 2022 | Estate Planning
There are many decisions one has to make after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Whether you’re still working for a company, self-employed, or retired, it’s a lot to digest. However, there are some steps you can take to ensure you and your loved ones are taken...
