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One of the most important steps in any well planned estate is the confirmation of ALL account beneficiaries, account designations, IRA beneficiaries, life insurance and annuity beneficiaries. Be careful of "time on death", TOD, and "payable on death", POD, account beneficia… Read More
One of the most important steps in any well planned estate is the confirmation of ALL account beneficiaries, account designations, IRA beneficiaries, life insurance and annuity beneficiaries. Be careful of "time on death", TOD, and "payable on death", POD, account beneficia… Read More
One of the most important parts of any estate plan is the verification of account designations, beneficiary designations, and similar to "pass on death" designations. What good does it do to divide your estate equally between your three (3) children, but then have your one (1) child on all o… Read More
You only need to bring ONE THING to an appointment to make a WILL: YOURSELF! After this meeting, the lawyer will guide you in the information to finish the process! Read More
North Carolina will enforce a hand-written Will, but you should contact your attorney for additional advice. These handwritten Wills can cause delay, taxes and excessive costs if not property written. Read More
An Executor is the person who gathers your assets, pays your last bills, and distributes your assets pursuant to your instructions in your WILL. Read More
A holographic will is a will written entirely in the handwriting of the testator. Read More
The word Durable in the context of a Power of Attorney means the agent acting will continue to act during the DURATION of the incapacity of the person who signed the Power of Attorney. Read More
