Like many other North Carolina residents, you may have worked on creating an estate plan once you married, and you may have decided to feature your spouse prominently in those future plans. At Daughtry, Woodard, Lawrence & Starling, we understand that your estate...
Estate Planning
How is an estate plan beneficial for young people?
When you hear your parents discussing their estate plan, you may not immediately think about beginning to coordinate your own plan for the future. In fact, you are not alone because many people in North Carolina associate an estate plan with people who are retiring or...
Real vs. personal property in intestate succession
Those in Smithfield who have yet to tackle their estate planning are not alone; a number of American adults seem to be hesitant to begin the process of planning how their end-of-life are to be handled. Indeed, study data shared by the American Association of...
How to estate plan after a remarriage
If you are in your second or subsequent marriage and you and your spouse have decided that now is the time to firm up your estate plans, you will want to learn as much as you can about a range of tools that might be appropriate for your situation. For blended families...
Is estate planning necessary for young people?
As a young North Carolina resident, you may not think you need a will if you do not yet have children or significant financial assets. However, there are many important benefits to estate planning, no matter how old you are. Taking the time to create an estate plan...
Smart planning can optimize the effectiveness of an estate plan
When people are beginning to plan their estate in North Carolina, they are one step closer to a more productive, efficient and relaxed future from a financial standpoint. However, their efforts should not stop once an estate plan has been put in place. With active...