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The biggest mistake people make with living trusts. Many famillies created living trusts to manage their property during their lifetime, plan for incapacity, and keep the court out of their estate plan. -
I have property I want to give to a certain person, but I don't want everyone to know. Should I put it in my will? If you want to keep something private, don't put it in your will. A will is a public document. -
I own property in more than one state, how does this impact my estate plan? If you own property in more than one state, you may be looking at probate in more than one state. -
Do I Need a Will if I have a Trust? I already have a living trust; do I still need a will? Yes, a type of will called a "pour-over will" can protect property accidentally left out of your trust. -
Do I need to wait until my divorce is final to update my will? Even before you receive an absolute divorce in North Carolina, there are some situations that will cause your estranged spouse to lose the right to inherit from you. -
Can I protect my child's inheritance from his or her spouse? Even if you like your son-in-law or daughter-in-law, you may not want him or her to walk away with your child's inheritance in a divorce. -
Does your adult child with special needs need a guardian? (what to consider) If your child's condition is severe enough to block the ability to manage his or her property and business affairs effectively, then a guardianship may be needed. -
Saving your home from nursing home costs To protect your home from Medicaid estate recovery, you need to start planning early. Long-term Care Medicaid has a five-year lookback period. -
What is an "Estate" and what does it include? What is an estate and what does it include? Is my IRA part of my estate? -
Do I Need an Estate Plan? Almost everyone has more than they think and almost everyone needs a will and disability legal documents. These documents do more than just transfer property at death.