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The Importance of Special Needs Trusts
First-party special needs trust Types of special needs trusts Why you may need a Special Needs Trust If you have a child or other family member living with a disability, it’s crucial to make sure that your estate plan does not jeopardize the disabled person’s...
Resources to Help Seniors Live Independently
We all would prefer to live in our own home or apartment, rather than moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility. Unfortunately, if a senior does not have family living in the area who can check in on them or help with transportation to doctors’ appointments...
NC Child Support – Worksheets A and B
Child support under the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines is based on a number of variables. I frequently get questions about the difference between Worksheet A and Worksheet B. The application of these worksheets can result in severe changes to the...
When to Appeal Your NC Family Law Case
To use a turn of phrase, the best appeal is the one you never have to take. In other words, the best time to work towards a resolution in court you are happy with is before the judge enters an order. That means hiring a good lawyer at the beginning of your case....
Do you need to hire an attorney to probate a Will or open an estate?
Do you need to hire an attorney to probate a Will or open an estate? Can you qualify as Executor and administer an estate without a lawyer? Yes. You’re not required to retain an attorney to help you probate a Will and administer an estate. You can take the original...
Divorce and Equitable Distribution – Preserve Your Rights
Does Equitable Distribution have a Statute of Limitations? One of the big issues in North Carolina divorce law is the timely filing of claims for equitable distribution. The rule is simple: for a party to preserve the right to ask the court to divide property, then...
Allen & Spence – Divorce, Family, Elder and Estate Lawyers
