Making a Last Will and Testament is the cornerstone of estate planning—it’s one of the most important legal decisions you can make in your lifetime. Without a will, North Carolina law will determine how your property and assets are distributed after your passing. But by drafting a will, you’re in control of the division of
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Estate planning involves more than determining who will get your assets on your death. Undesired medical treatment can negatively impact your estate plan and possibly deplete your assets. Establishing documents detailing your wishes regarding medical treatment are important for your estate plan and for you and your family’s well-being—this is often done with a “living
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People often wonder if they need a will. A will can help minimize potential estate tax consequences and deals with personal property and real property not effectively disposed of through other means. Other means include useful beneficiary designations, accounts/assets held as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, real estate owned as tenancy by the entireties,
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Online legal service providers such as Legal Zoom, US Legal, Rocket Lawyer, and Lawyer Depot offer quick, convenient, and low-priced forms to customers who choose to represent themselves and to create their own legal form documents. While these internet services have these positive attributes. Here are three reasons to consider hiring a law firm instead:
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