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Estate Planning After Divorce

Following any significant life change, you should review and update your estate plan as necessary. A divorce is a major life event that requires you to update your estate planning documents. Failure to do so is likely to result in your ex-spouse serving in important positions of power upon your deat… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning

The Power of Revocable Trusts: Why You Should Consider Incorporating Them into Your Estate Plan

Estate planning is often associated with drafting wills, but there’s another powerful tool that shouldn’t be overlooked: the revocable trust. While wills are essential, revocable trusts offer unique benefits that can provide added protection, privacy, and flexibility for your assets and… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning, Probate

Common Mistakes Made When Using Beneficiary Designations

No Beneficiaries Named Whether by oversight or laziness, a surprising number of retirement accounts and life insurance do not have beneficiaries designated. The reason could be people may not realize they can name a beneficiary, or they just never get around to filling out the forms. If you fail to… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning

Bank Account Ownership & Beneficiary Designations

Having your bank accounts and beneficiary designations titled correctly is extremely important. By correctly aligning your bank accounts and beneficiary designations with your estate plan you are ensuring that all your financial accounts will be protected and shielded from having to go through proba… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
New Federal Filing Requir…

New Federal Filing Requirement for Small Businesses

Effective as of January 1, 2024, millions of U.S. companies are now required to file an informational report with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. If you fail to comply with the reporting requirements, you can face stiff penalties. Please read the following guide to The Corporate Transparency Ac… Read More
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Getting Your Legal House…

Getting Your Legal House in Order During the Covid-19 Crisis

What You Need to Know With so many people asking how to make sure they are legally protected during the COVID-19 crisis, we’ve put together some information to guide you during this unprecedented time. ORGANIZE & REVIEW This level of health crisis warrants a close look at whether you and y… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
Estate Planning Every Sma…

Estate Planning Every Small Business Owner Should Consider

You’ve worked hard to build your business and you probably dream of passing it (or the value of it) along to your family when you are gone. If you haven’t put the right legal plan in place, you could be passing along a nightmare instead of a dream. There are 4 essential planning techniques every… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Estate Planning Attorney

As the population of Lake Norman becomes larger and more diverse, the demand for competent legal services grows as well. There are very few estate planning firms in this area. Estate and business planning are specific areas of law. Before you hire an attorney to do your estate plan, read my 5 Questi… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning