Men: How to Protect the Inheritance Rights of Your Children Born Out of Wedlock
Most people are shocked to learn that North Carolina children born out of wedlock (their parents are not married to each other) will not...
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- Jul 21
- 2 min
Navigating the Inheritance Rights of Stepchildren: Ensuring Your Loved Ones Are Protected
As a stepparent, you've likely grown to love your stepchildren as your own. It's only natural to want to ensure they benefit from your...
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laskodymktgdept
- Jul 15
- 2 min
Identifying Cognitive Issues: When and How to Approach Your Loved One's Doctor Legally and Ethically
Cognitive decline is a challenging issue faced by many elderly individuals and their loved ones. It can be emotionally difficult and...
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laskodymktgdept
- Jul 8
- 2 min
The Delicate Subject of Disinheritance: To Explain or Not to Explain
Making the difficult decision to disinherit a child from your estate is never easy. You may be wondering: Do I need to explain my...
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laskodymktgdept
- May 30
- 2 min
Chapel Hill Estate Planning Attorney on Protecting Your Genetic Legacy
As you embark on the journey of creating an estate plan, it's essential to consider all aspects of your life, including your genetic...
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laskodymktgdept
- May 24
- 2 min
Chatham County Trust and Estates Lawyer on How to Use Trusts to Protect Your Children's Future
Trusts are often associated with the ultra-rich, but in reality, they can be an essential tool for families across various income levels....
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laskodymktgdept
- May 17
- 2 min
Understanding Medicaid Recovery: What North Carolina Elder Law Clients Need to Know
As you navigate the complexities of North Carolina elder law and long-term care planning, one crucial aspect to understand is Medicaid...
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laskodymktgdept
- May 10
- 2 min
Chapel Hill Will and Trust Lawyers: Why Burial Plots Don't Need to Be Included in Your Living Trust
Estate planning involves careful consideration of your assets and how they'll be managed upon your passing. One common question that...
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laskodymktgdept
- Apr 26
- 3 min
Chapel Hill Elder Law Attorney on Strategies for Making Caregiving Easier
While being a caregiver can be rewarding, it can also be extremely stressful. It is very common for caregivers to feel frustrated, tired,...
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laskodymktgdept
- Apr 24
- 2 min
Choosing a Third-Party Trustee: The Benefits and Advantages from a Chapel Hill Trust Lawyer
When creating a trust, one important decision to make is who will act as the trustee. Choosing to name a non-family third party as the...
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laskodymktgdept
- Apr 15
- 2 min
Durham County Special Needs Attorneys Answer, “What Can a Special Needs Trust Pay For?”
Parenting an adult with special needs can present unique financial challenges. A Special Needs Trust can help to ease the burden by...
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laskodymktgdept
- Apr 10
- 2 min
Orange County Will and Trust Lawyers on Making Your Funeral Wishes Part of Your Estate Plan
Writing a Last Will and Testament is a crucial step in planning for your future. But did you know that it’s also possible to create a...
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- Jan 25
- 9 min
THE NORTH CAROLINA ELECTIVE SHARE LAW: AN OVERVIEW
The North Carolina elective share law protects surviving spouses from being disinherited (when the deceased spouse’s estate plan left...
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- Jan 25
- 1 min
AN ELECTIVE SHARE OF WHAT?
It is a share of more than just the estate assets. It is possible to have a probate estate with no assets, and still have a big elective...
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- Jan 25
- 2 min
CAN YOU DISINHERIT YOUR SPOUSE IN NORTH CAROLINA?
It’s possible but there are laws to protect surviving spouses. North Carolina has one of the strongest laws to protect spouses from...
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- Jan 25
- 3 min
STOPPING DISINHERITANCE
PROTECTING SURVIVING SPOUSES FROM DISINHERITANCE. The North Carolina elective share law is a powerful set of rules that ensures surviving...
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- Jan 25
- 2 min
SPOUSAL ELECTIVE SHARE VS. SPOUSAL (YEAR’S) ALLOWANCE
Many people confuse the Spousal Allowance (formally called “Year’s Allowance”) and the Elective Share. They are both available to...
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- Jan 25
- 2 min
WHY THE SPOUSAL ELECTIVE SHARE IS A “SECRET”
Mrs. Smith, a surviving spouse, is not given anything according to her deceased husband’s Will. She has a right to file for her Elective...
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