In NC, you cannot disinherit your spouse. The law provides an automatic inheritance right called the elective share. So, what can you do?

Instead of telling you that you need an estate plan. I'm going to show you what happens if you die without one in North Carolina.

On January 1, 2018, a new Power of Attorney Act went into effect here in North Carolina. Here are the highlights of the new law.

You may be surprised to see John Rockefeller named in your trust. But, he's included to protect you from the Rule Against Perpetuities.

We are continuing our discussion of the 5 P's of Revocable Living Trusts by covering Prevention, Protection, and Preservation.

Revocable Living Trusts offer incredible benefits that a Will cannot match. I call these the 5 P's. This post tackles the first 2 P's.

If you are reading this blog post, then chances are you are old enough to remember Jerry Maguire. You know, the movie that launched Renee Ze

Now that you've done a Will, the question becomes where do I keep it so that it's safe but accessible at my death. Here are 5 option

What will happen to your pets when you die? If you do not have an answer to this, then we need to talk about pet planning!

Estate plans are a lot like cars—they need to be maintained in order to work effectively. Here are six reasons to update your existing plan.