As more seniors in North Carolina choose (or are forced by circumstance) to live alone, traditional estate planning is no longer enough. For elders with adult children living far away—or with strained family relationships—the risks associated with medical emergencies, falls, and unexpected incapacity become significantly higher. In my estate planning practice, I meet many clients in their 60s, 70s, and 80s who quietly carry the same fear: “If something happens to me… will any

Our Law Firm has launched our Legal Podcast: "Heart, Home & Hard Conversations" — the place where we talk about the things families feel… but rarely say out loud. As an Estate Planning attorney, and every day in my work I see the quiet fears, the hidden heartbreaks, and the small acts of love that shape how we age.” Today, we begin with a story of a mother who wonders if anyone will notice when she’s not okay — a story that’s more common than you’d think.

small private entities (LLCs, Private Companies, Partnerships) needs to file the Beneficiary Ownership Disclosure form to FinCEN timely.

Apostille US document to be used in Hague Country

According to a 2021 survey conducted by Caring.com, only 33 percent of adults in the United States have any estate planning documents such as a will or trust, despite the fact that approximately two-thirds of the respondents viewed such documents as somewhat or very important. [1] Many respondents attributed their lack of estate planning to procrastination, but many others indicated a mistaken belief that estate planning is not necessary because they do not have many assets.

There are three major forms of ownership when purchasers are holding title for their real properties, and each type of ownership has its own benefits and different requirements. To understand the different forms of ownership in holding title will ensure real estate owners to utilize certain asset protection benefits from creditors and certain benefits to avoid the probate, simply by choosing the right form of Ownership. Below is a brief overview of the differences of three ma