Beaufort Estate Planning News
Estate planning is important for anyone looking to secure their family’s future, but it takes on even greater importance when children are involved. As a parent, ensuring your child’s well-being and financial security is a great way to take care of your family and cement your legacy. By incorporating specific provisions into your estate plan,…
Read MoreYou don’t have children or any other surviving family members that you want to leave your estate to, or you do, but you prefer to leave behind your assets to a cause where your one-time gift makes a larger impact and potentially is a gift that keeps on giving, what do you do? Leaving a…
Read MoreEach year, the assisted living referral company, Caring.com, performs an annual “health check” on the different aspects of estate planning among Americans. Their 2023 Wills and Estate Planning Study shows that while 64% of our country’s residents view having a will as important, especially in light of inflation during recent years, only 34% of the…
Read MoreMoving to a new state is an exciting time, but amidst the hustle and bustle of moving, it’s crucial to consider your estate plan. Just as you’re changing your address, your will and other estate planning documents might need updating, too. Each state, including North Carolina, has unique laws and considerations, and ensuring your plan…
Read MoreHaving a well-drafted will is of utmost importance in North Carolina to ensure that your estate is administered according to your wishes upon your passing. A will serves as a legally binding document that can outline the distribution of your assets, appoint a guardian for your minor children, and name an executor to oversee the…
Read MoreConsidering filing for a divorce is a difficult decision, and the entire process can weigh on you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Divorcing couples deal with multiple challenges and life-changing decisions like property division and child custody. During the divorce proceedings, all marital assets are valued as of the date of separation and typically divided equally.…
Read MoreWe live in an era that is rich in information. Are you trying to figure out how to do something? Just look it up on the internet, and odds are you’ll find something online with instructions on how to accomplish it. Although you may find out how to fix something with your car or house…
Read MoreEstate planning can be an uncomfortable subject for some people. However, you must have a plan in place to protect your family when you die. You might believe that you’re young, or you don’t have many assets. Even if any of these are true, it’s critical to handle your estate planning and work with someone…
Read MoreHealth care decisions are a very personal thing for most people, and the ability to make those decisions on our own is important. Although the aim is to be able to do that throughout our lives, the unfortunate truth is that a lot of us will encounter a situation in life where we are incapacitated…
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