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Why You Need a Health Care Power of Attorney at 18 When you turn 18, your parents may not be able to make any medical decisions for you. So, if you were in an accident and ended up in a coma, your parents might not get to have a say in your medical care. You […]
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No Business Like Snow Business: Avoiding Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes
Read moreWant a checklist to avoid making celebrity estate planning mistakes or just estate planning mistakes in general? We’ve got you covered.
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Should you write your own will?
Read moreCan I write a will? Yes. You can write your own will. But should you? Watch and learn why you may want to reconsider this idea…
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A Parent’s Worst Nightmare: Why you need a health care power of attorney for your child when he or she turns 18
Read moreEvery parent’s worst nightmare: The phone rings in the middle of the night jarring you out of a sound sleep. You tentatively answer the phone. A strange voice tells you that your adult child has been in an accident and is in a coma. You race to the hospital demanding answers. Instead of medical answers, […]
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Preparing for Covid Care of Children
Read moreAre you and your children prepared for COVID if you become incapacitated? You need to prepare for Covid care of your children. COVID-19 is a reality that just does not seem to be going away anytime soon. You take all the proper precautions: you wear a mask, you wash your hands frequently, you avoid shaking […]
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Who Will Take Care of My Children If I Die?
Read moreAs a parent, have you ever wondered what would happen to your children if you and your spouse or significant other die while your children are still minors? Well, if you don’t have a will stating whom you want to be the guardians of your children, then the State will decide who takes care of […]
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Pitfalls Of Handwritten “Do It Yourself” Wills
Read moreAs an Estate Planning law firm, we often have potential clients who ask us why they cannot simply write a handwritten will rather than pay an attorney to draft a will for them. While North Carolina does recognize handwritten or holographic wills (provided they meet the necessary requirements), there are some dangers in relying on […]