If all you have is a Will, then you do not have an estate plan. You have a document. A Will can be an effective tool, but not by itself.

If you own property in multiple states, your Executor will have to conduct probate in every one of those states. There's a better way!

The concept behind today's post is really simple -- if you have a change in relationships, you need to change your estate plan.

If beneficiary designation forms are not properly maintained, they can disrupt your estate plan by including an unintended heir.

In NC, you cannot disinherit your spouse. The law provides an automatic inheritance right called the elective share. So, what can you do?

Instead of telling you that you need an estate plan. I'm going to show you what happens if you die without one in North Carolina.

On January 1, 2018, a new Power of Attorney Act went into effect here in North Carolina. Here are the highlights of the new law.

You may be surprised to see John Rockefeller named in your trust. But, he's included to protect you from the Rule Against Perpetuities.