I received a wonderful letter the other day from Marcia Lampert, the Director at the Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Caring House in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Cancer Center was referred to me by the North Carolina Bar to speak to their community regarding end of life planning.
It is hard to deal with our own incapacity and [...]
Author Archives: Sabrina Winters
March 7, 2010
A Great letter from the Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Cancer House
March 2, 2010
Aid and Attendance benefit for Wartime Veterans – most Veterans are unaware of this benefit
I am proud to announce that the Firm of Sabrina Winters, Attorney at Law, PLLC is now assisting wartime veterans and surviving spouses of deceased wartime veterans in receiving a special monthly pension benefit called Aid an Attendance. This is not a new program. Too many veterans are unaware that they may be entitled to [...]
March 1, 2010
Life Insurance as an Estate Planning Tool
Often times Life Insurance can add more value to an Estate Plan than you think. If the estate is small, Life Insurance can provide significant liquid assets at a relatively low cost. This often times is a strategy used to provide a guaranteed specific amount of assets for children.
February 21, 2010
Estate Planning and after-born children
If you are a young couple still planning on growing your family, do not let that be the reason that holds you back from having an estate plan today. The Estate Plans drafted for my clients include a simple statement that includes any after-born children. What this means is, that if you have two [...]
January 19, 2010
3 Common Myths About North Carolina Estate Planning
There are many misconceptions about North Carolina estate planning and what it entails. You should be building your estate plan with the best interests of your family in mind. Sound legal advice should guide you with regards to the estate plan that is best for you, not myths and misunderstandings.
I have listed 3 of the [...]
November 6, 2009
North Carolina Probate Administration
So what is probate anyway?
In a nutshell, probate is a legal process that takes place after someone dies. Here are some common issues that I have seen come up in probate administration:
-proving in court that a deceased person’s will is valid
-identifying and inventorying the deceased person’s property
-paying debts and taxes, and
-distributing the remaining property [...]
November 5, 2009
Documents On Your Behalf: Living Will And Power Of Attorney
Planning for your incapacity is the only way to ensure that your health care wishes are followed in the event that you can’t speak for yourself.
Most folks don’t like the idea of thinking about being in a situation where they are unable to speak for themselves. Unfortunately, this often leads to a lack of planning. [...]
November 4, 2009
Advanced Medical Directives: The Lessons Of Terri Schiavo
The Terri Schiavo case involved a seven-year long legal effort by Michael Schiavo to have his wife, Terri Schiavo, who was diagnosed as being in a persistent vegetative state (PVS) for several years, disconnected from life support.
Michael, as Terri’s guardian, had entered a do not resuscitate order for her but was convinced by [...]
October 31, 2009
North Carolina Guardianship Information
The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts offers some helpful information about guardianship law in the state of North Carolina. It is important to note that the Clerk of Superior Court in all 100 counties in North Carolina serves as the judge of probate and cannot practice law or give legal advice. Therefore, [...]
October 30, 2009
Trick Or Treat- The Result May Depend On Your Estate Plan
Great information from fellow North Carolina Wealth Planning, Protection and Management, Advisor Gregory Herman-Giddens on 12 common estate planning mistakes that he sees all too often.
I would add one more: I don’t need a will, I want everything to go to my spouse anyway.
All too often, I hear the common misconception that if you [...]
