The decisions regarding placing a family member into a nursing home are some of the toughest that a spouse, child or family member will be faced with. The decision is not just based on finances, but is deeply rooted on emotions… which by the way are not consistent day to day. Unfortunately, many people do [...]
Category Archives: Estate Planning
May 13, 2011
Will Your Small Business Survive After Your Death?
You have worked hard for your North Carolina business – planning every step of its’ growth. But have you planned for what will happen to the business after your death?
February 18, 2011
What are Charitable Trusts All About?
If there were an organization or charity that you support financially, as a Charlotte trusts lawyer, I would urge you to consider setting up a charitable trust. A charitable trust allows you to give money to an organization whose work you admire and support, but there is also an additional benefit in that you may [...]
February 12, 2011
Give and You Shall Receive!!
************************************************************************************************************** While efforts are underway to complete the Ronald McDonald House, many people and businesses, including our Firm, in and around Charlotte are donating their time and talents to this wonderful cause. While my Ballantyne office is far from the hustle and bustle of construction going on to build the house in Dilworth for families to stay [...]
February 2, 2011
What Do You Have in Common with the Groundhog?
I’m not certain there are official statistics for this, but based on my years of experience as a Charlotte wills and trust lawyer, a common denominator among my clients that have no estate plan in place when they come to meet me is that it has been too difficult to face their own mortality. They [...]
January 31, 2011
Alzheimer’s Awareness Week (February 14th – 21st)…5 Questions Every Child Should Ask Parents
“Does dad consider living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia to be quality of life?” “Is there legal documentation in place that ensures someone can act financially on mom or dad’s behalf if they are unable to?” These are just two of many questions that experts are urging adult children to ask their parents during Alzheimer’s and Dementia [...]
January 21, 2011
Don’t Risk Your Inheritance – Name Alternate Beneficiaries
As a Charlotte probate attorney, I help families every day choose who they want to name as the beneficiary of their estate when they pass away. While this may seem like an easy task, it can actually get quite complicated if you have very specific wishes as to whom you want to receive your assets [...]
January 7, 2011
2011 Checklist…Easy Resolutions to Keep!
Happy New Year! Now that the champagne has been consumed and the party horns have been put away, it’s time to really begin the New Year. You may or may not be sticking to those resolutions you made on January 1st, but even if they are a vague memory at this point, I challenge you [...]
December 16, 2010
January is National Blood Donor Month
For children, January is a month for sledding and building snowmen. For blood banks it is a time of searching. With snowstorms, holidays, increased illness and winter vacations, donations to the blood banks come up short every year. It’s one of the reasons that January has been designated National Blood Donor Month. With blood being [...]
December 13, 2010
PRESS RELEASE: Add Estate Planning to Your List of Resolutions in 2011!
Resolving to get your legal affairs in order is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your family, wishes and assets are protected if something unexpectedly happens to you this year. Charlotte, North Carolina: While many people focus on getting out of debt or getting organized for the New Year, [...]