FAQs About Estate Planning, Questions About Estate Tax
Most clients I work with voice concern about the amount of federal estate taxes that their families will have to pay after their death. They have heard…
FAQs About Trusts, Trusts
Attorney Rania Combs explains how to design a spendthrift trust for beneficiaries if asset protection is your goal.
Special Needs Trusts
If you are a parent of a child with special needs, a special needs trust (SNT) should be an essential part of your estate planning. Without one, leaving…
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I recently started watching The Pitt, a new medical drama now streaming on Max. The second episode of the series had a storyline that illustrated the importance…
FAQs About Trusts, Trusts, Uncategorized
Retirement accounts often make up a substantial portion of an individual’s estate and warrant thoughtful planning. Naming a trust as the beneficiary of these accounts can offer important…
Financial fraud targeting seniors is a growing crisis, costing older Americans over $3 billion annually. Scammers target older adults because they often have significant savings, retirement funds, or…
FAQs About Probate, Probate
What is an Executor? An executor, sometimes called a”personal representative,” is a person or entity a testator appoints in a Will…
Intestacy
When a person dies without a valid will, their estate is distributed according to North Carolina intestacy laws. Below are answers to frequently…
FAQs About Powers of Attorney and Directives, Medical Powers of Attorney and Directives
If you become incapacitated and do not have a Health Care Power of Attorney, the North Carolina General Statutes determine who can make medical decisions on your behalf.
Intestacy, Wills
Attorney Rania Combs discusses the North Carolina Intestate Succession Act, which dictate how property is distributed when someone dies without a Will in North Carolina.