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Secure Your Legacy: How Proper Estate Planning Protects Your Retirement Accounts

Retirement accounts often represent a significant portion of an individual’s wealth and require careful consideration during the estate planning process. Designating a trust as the beneficiary of these…

How to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud

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…

Who Can Serve as Executor in North Carolina?

What is an Executor? An executor, sometimes called a”personal representative,” is a person or entity a testator appoints in a Will…

North Carolina Intestacy FAQs

When a person dies without a valid will, their estate is distributed according to North Carolina intestacy laws. Below are answers to frequently…

Texas Intestacy FAQs

What Is Intestacy? Intestacy refers to the legal process that determines how a person’s estate is distributed when they die without a valid will. Texas intestacy laws establish…

Who Makes Medical Decisions if there is no Health Care Power of Attorney in North Carolina?

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.

The Problem with LegalZoom (And Other Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning Solutions)

LegalZoom markets itself as an affordable alternative to hiring an attorney. As a result, many individuals choose LegalZoom over professional legal services, believing that its documents will…

What is a Letter of Intent for Child With Special Needs

A Letter of Intent (LOI) is an essential document for parents or caregivers that provides critical information about medical needs, routines, preferences, and long-term care plans of a…