Can or Should I Hand Write My Will? Detailed Answer In North Carolina, you can write your own will by hand. The law recognizes a handwritten, or “holographic,” will if you meet certain requirements. According to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 31-2.2, a holographic will must be entirely in your own handwriting and signed by you.…
We All Need a Yearly Check-up: Your Estate Plan Does Too We go to the doctor to get our check-up’s just to make sure that we are in good health and to detect and treat any problems that we may not even have been aware of. These are the very same reasons why it is…
Your Time is Valuable. Let us help you get a jump start on Estate Planning. In the hustle and bustle of life, many of us struggle with prioritizing what tasks to complete and when. I often find myself avoiding those personal tasks that I know are important (but are not currently pressing) in favor of…
Charitable Giving in Your Estate Plan Including Charitable Gifts in Your Estate Plan Charitable giving lets you support nonprofit causes you value long after you pass. You can leave money or property to one or more charities. You decide whether to give a fixed dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or specific assets like…
You’ve Taken Care Of Others, But Have You Taken Care of Yourself? Planning Your Own Estate in North Carolina Many people devote years to caring for family members, yet they delay planning their own estates. Without a clear plan, you risk leaving loved ones to navigate probate court, tax issues, and asset distribution on their…
Things Every Mother Needs to Know About Estate Planning 1. Essential Estate Planning Tools for Mothers in North Carolina Estate planning helps mothers protect their children, assets, and wishes if they become unable to make decisions or pass away. In North Carolina, an effective plan usually includes a last will and testament, powers of attorney,…
What Happens When You Die Without a Will in North Carolina? Understanding Intestate Succession and Probate Administration When someone dies without a will, North Carolina law treats that person as dying “intestate.” Intestate succession sets the rules for how the decedent’s property passes to heirs. The estate must still go through probate, even without a…
Estate Planning Has Never Been More Imperative Why Estate Planning Matters Now Life changes quickly. Major health events, sudden illness, or unexpected death can leave loved ones scrambling. Without a plan, North Carolina law decides how to distribute your assets. That process often ties up funds in probate for months or even years. Proper estate…
Durham Estate Planning Lawyer – Estate Planning In NC with Bitcoin Audio Transcript: Estate Planning with Bitcoin 2020 Presentation Attorney Koenig: All right. So, I am glad to be here and you will be too. I expect that probably half of you are here because you think Bitcoin is the stupidest idea in the world.…
Pierce Law Group – Open and Ready for Duty Our Commitment to Probate Clients Pierce Law Group remains fully open and ready to assist families with all aspects of probate administration in North Carolina. We guide personal representatives through every step under Chapter 28A of the North Carolina General Statutes. Our team works efficiently to…