Amy PrivetteMar 4, 20193 minLessons in Loss: How Did I Get Here?Every client who comes to Privette Legacy Planning for help has a story. This is Sara's story - "How Did I Get Here?"
Amy PrivetteFeb 21, 20192 minFebruary is Responsible Pet Owner MonthFebruary is Responsible Pet Owner Month. A Responsible Pet Owner is one whose estate plan includes plans for his or her pets.
Amy PrivetteOct 16, 20181 minWe Go Together Like...If you disinherit your spouse pursuant to a Prenuptial Agreement, please make sure the Agreement can be located after your death!
Amy PrivetteAug 3, 20183 minYa Got Trouble, Trouble with a Capital PWhat does one of the most popular songs from the classic musical, The Music Man, have to do with Estate Planning? Read on to find out!
Amy PrivetteJul 27, 20182 minIt's Okay to Shop AroundClients should only pursue estate planning with an attorney in whom they have trust and confidence. So, it's okay to shop around!
Amy PrivetteMay 1, 20181 minHaving a Will is not the Same Thing as Having an Estate PlanIf 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.
Amy PrivetteApr 24, 20181 minBenefit of Holding Real Estate in a TrustIf you own property in multiple states, your Executor will have to conduct probate in every one of those states. There's a better way!
Amy PrivetteApr 17, 20181 minEstate Planning ArithmeticThe concept behind today's post is really simple -- if you have a change in relationships, you need to change your estate plan.
Amy PrivetteApr 10, 20182 minThe Case of the Unintended HeirIf beneficiary designation forms are not properly maintained, they can disrupt your estate plan by including an unintended heir.
Amy PrivetteApr 3, 20182 minSo you want to leave everything to your kids and not your spouse? Sorry Charlie!In NC, you cannot disinherit your spouse. The law provides an automatic inheritance right called the elective share. So, what can you do?