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Many parents I first talk to don’t know the first thing about choosing a guardian for their kids. And frankly, why would you? We all believe that we are going to live forever and our kids would never need to have a guardian appointed to take care of them. But this is one of the …
Choosing a Guardian for Your Children… What You Need to KnowRead More
I’m amazed at how many people haven’t put proper estate planning in place to protect their family in the event something tragic happens to them. The best place to start is with an overview of the North Carolina Will. Why? Because when most people think of estate planning, they think of drafting a will. Here …
Have You Created a North Carolina Will? An Overview of What You Need to KnowRead More
This past week, I attended several networking meetings. When I told people that I was an estate planning attorney for young families in Cary, I was absolutely blown away at how many people really didn’t understand what estate planning is, or the benefits and peace-of-mind that a carefully thought out estate plan can bring to you …
The Beginner’s Guide to Estate Planning for Young Families in Cary, NCRead More
There’s no denying that Divorce is an overwhelming process. Whether you are just starting to think about a divorce or are nearing the end of the process, you know that it is something that nobody wants to go through. You have so many different things to consider, including who will get the kids, how to …
Estate Planning and Your North Carolina Divorce… What You Need to KnowRead More
I recently received an email from a past client that got me scratching my head. Here is the email (with identifying information removed to protect the innocent and so as not to divulge protected client information…): Hey Jim, I just wanted to let you know my current situation so that you can use it as …
Does Alimony hurt your ability to qualify for a mortgage?Read More
Making the decision to leave your spouse is extremely difficult, and not without consequences. If you are in a toxic, bitter relationship, leaving may be the best thing you can do for yourself and for your children. There are times when the grass is greener on the other side. I’ve worked with hundreds of individuals …
5 New Years Resolutions for anyone recently separated or divorcedRead More
If you are just starting to think about getting divorced, and you live North Carolina, then you are pretty much out of luck to get divorced in 2013, or 2014 either for that matter. The process to get divorced in North Carolina is a long one, and starts with getting separated from your spouse. Once …
Maybe you are going through a divorce right now, or maybe you are just thinking about it. There are lots of things about divorce that really stink. When looked at in comparison to life’s major stressors, such as death of a loved one, losing a job, bankruptcy, etc., divorce is right up there at the …
