Our Estate Planning and Elder Law Blog
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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. -
The Biggest Mistake Agents Make Using a Power of Attorney Over and over, I see people named as agents under a power of attorney make this mistake. Even with the best intentions, this mistake can land you in hot water! -
What is the difference between a living trust and a trust in my will? A living trust is a trust you create during your lifetime. A living trust benefits you and helps you manage your property while you are alive. -
Is your secret estate plan a ticking time bomb? When parents are not forthcoming about estate planning, it creates fear and uncertainty. Your family wants and needs to know what will happen when you are gone. -
Here's What You Need to Know About Probate in North Carolina Probate is a court-supervised process to carry out the provisions of your will and distribute your property. -
Is your graduating high school senior protected? Every parent of an 18 year old needs to know, without certain documents, HIPAA laws prevent you from talking with your child's doctor about medical information.