Dying Without a Will — NC Intestate Chart
Dying Without a Will in North Carolina In North Carolina, when you die without a will, it is known as having a dying “intestate”, meaning that a local probate court will appoint an administrator to distribute your assets according to the requirements of North Carolina probate law. They must follow state intestacy laws that try to…
Read MoreAttorney Andrew Cobin Interviewed on WPTF
Attorney Andrew J. Cobin, a partner at the Trusts and Estates Law Group, recently appeared on a segment of WPTF’s Triangle Afternoon News program to answer questions about wills and estate planning with radio hosts Rick and Donna Martinez. He discussed some of the basics of planning for the various phases of life. Andrew Cobin…
Read MoreHow to Handle Estate Planning Amid Family Friction
Often the biggest obstacle to estate planning revolves around family dynamics. How parents, children, siblings and others interact with one another can guide or derail a plan for efficiently transferring assets from one generation to the next. The start of the estate planning process can stir up family friction if discussions of inheritance begin and some…
Read MoreHow Elder Law Will Look Like After COVID-19
Just as so many baby boomers and other Americans are entering the stage of life when they want to reap the rewards of a lifetime of work, the COVID-19 coronavirus has disrupted everything. Those of us who assist seniors with elder law matters are seeing the changes from both sides as we adapt and work…
Read MoreAmericans Rush to Make Online Wills Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
As the coronavirus spreads throughout the United States and projections indicate that tens of thousands of people will succumb to the deadly virus, various publications are reporting that Americans are rushing to create wills through online services. While having a written will is advisable, making a will online can be a costly mistake. The attraction…
Read MoreConcerned About Coronavirus? You Don’t Need to Leave the House to Meet with Our Lawyers.
Now more than ever, families are concerned about getting their affairs in order. the Trusts and Estates Law Group group is doing our part by extending a discount for our front-line workers. We offer secure video Conferencing and drive-thru signings to keep you safe. Give us a call and schedule your consultation today. We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families,…
Read MoreIs Your Retirement Plan Prepared with Taxes in Mind?
Don’t assume that when you retire your tax liability automatically shrinks. You should start planning tax-efficient strategies now to ease your future tax burden in retirement. Taxes are one of the most overlooked challenges of retirement finances. We typically think about outliving our assets, the high cost of health insurance and nursing home care or…
Read MoreWhere to Safely Store Your Estate Planning Documents
Your estate planning documents — wills, health-care directives, powers of attorney, trusts — are essential records that explain your end-of-life wishes and desires. Therefore, these documents must be kept in a safe location until they are needed. They are only valuable to you and your loved ones if the documents can be reviewed and followed when…
Read MoreTrusts and Estates Law Group Hosts “What Does Retirement Look Like For You?” Event in Raleigh, NC
the Trusts and Estates Law Group recently hosted a “What Does Retirement Look Like For You?” event in Raleigh, NC. Estate planning lawyer Andrew Cobin organized the Trusts and Estates Law Group retirement event, which was held on August 14th. He welcomed guests to a retirement discussion focusing on three topics: The challenges and new…
Read More10 Mistakes To Avoid In Inheritance Planning
The time to sit down and do estate planning including a will, health care directive, powers of attorney is when you have time to think about what you want and are not rushed to make potentially difficult decisions. An estate planning attorney at the Trusts and Estates Law Group in Raleigh can help you ensure…
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