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Updating Your Estate Plan for New Family Members
Life's Joyful Changes Demand Thoughtful PlanningLife is a journey full of exciting changes—welcoming new family members, such as grandchildren or adopted children, is among the most joyful. As your...
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Spring Clean Your Estate Plan: A Fresh Start Guide
As the snow melts and flowers begin to bloom, many of us turn our attention to spring cleaning our homes, refreshing them for the new season. But just as dusting off the shelves is important, so is...
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Efficient Probate: Strategies to Simplify the Process
Understanding the Probate ProcessProbate is the legal process that occurs after someone passes away, involving the administration of their estate. This process is crucial for ensuring that assets...
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Maximizing Tax Benefits with Strategic Estate Planning
The Importance of Estate PlanningEstate planning is not just for the wealthy; it is an essential part of financial management for anyone looking to ensure their assets are distributed according to...
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Update Your Estate Plan Today: Secure Your Future and Protect Your Loved Ones
As we approach the midpoint of 2024, it's a perfect time to reassess and update your estate plan. Life is constantly evolving, and it's essential to ensure your estate plan reflects those changes....
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What do I have to disclose in a residential home sale?
Selling your North Carolina home can be exciting, but it can also be complex. Understanding the mandatory disclosures required by law is crucial to avoid costly mistakes that could derail your...
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No-fault divorce in North Carolina
Gone are the days when getting a divorce meant proving your spouse did something wrong. This old system often trapped individuals in unhappy marriages. Today, all states, including North Carolina,...
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Special considerations for a later-in-life divorce
Over the past 25 years or so, judges, attorneys and others have noticed a growing trend of people who are getting divorced later in life. Some call this phenomenon “grey divorce,” and define it as...
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Leave your small business in good hands with succession planning
In North Carolina, small business owners spend their lives trying to create an effective and successful entity. Those who create a profitable business undoubtedly want to see it continue after they...
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Should I create a trust?
Creating an estate plan is an important decision for people in North Carolina. Most might try to go the simplest route and craft a will. In many instances, it is the wisest option. However, some...
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What is a house lien and how can it affect a real estate deal?
Buying a home in North Carolina is an exciting experience, but it can also feel overwhelming at times. There are many steps and paperwork involved in a real estate transaction. One of these steps...
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An attorney’s role in real estate closings in North Carolina
A homebuyer might work closely with a realtor to find the property that is just right for them. Once they find their dream home, they are eager to move forward to closing. They already have been...
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Are you experiencing any of these top reasons for divorce?
If you’ve found yourself to our blog, then you might be wondering whether divorce is right for you. Although you might have already decided that the time has come to dissolve your marriage, there’s...
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Dividing a business in divorce
In many ways, the legal issues are the same in every divorce in North Carolina: If they have young children, the spouses must resolve questions of child custody and child support; and whether they...
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My spouse and I want to separate. How can we do this?
Your marriage is on the rocks and despite your best efforts to reconcile, you and your spouse have made the decision to separate. You should know, however, that for legal purposes simply living...
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