Amy PrivetteApr 10, 20182 min readThe Case of the Unintended HeirIf beneficiary designation forms are not properly maintained, they can disrupt your estate plan by including an unintended heir.
Amy PrivetteApr 3, 20182 min readSo you want to leave everything to your kids and not your spouse? Sorry Charlie!In NC, you cannot disinherit your spouse. The law provides an automatic inheritance right called the elective share. So, what can you do?
Amy PrivetteMar 8, 20182 min readWhy is John Rockefeller in my trust?You may be surprised to see John Rockefeller named in your trust. But, he's included to protect you from the Rule Against Perpetuities.
Amy PrivetteMar 2, 20183 min read5 P's of Revocable Living Trusts - Part 2We are continuing our discussion of the 5 P's of Revocable Living Trusts by covering Prevention, Protection, and Preservation.
Amy PrivetteFeb 23, 20182 min readThe 5 P's of Revocable Living TrustsRevocable 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.
Amy PrivetteFeb 23, 20176 min readThe Good, the Bad, and The Ugly: 5 Options for Storing Your WillNow 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
Amy PrivetteFeb 1, 20171 min readTop 6 Reasons to Update Your Estate PlanEstate 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.