by Vail Gardner | Apr 20, 2023 | Special Needs Planning
If you want to leave something for a loved one who is disabled or has special needs, it’s essential to plan. Leaving an inheritance outright could make them ineligible for need-based aid and benefits. Instead, creating a Supplemental or Special Needs Trust (SNT)...
by Vail Gardner | Apr 11, 2023 | Estate Planning
When it comes to estate planning, married couples have a few different options. One popular option is the QTIP trust. But what is a QTIP trust, and how can it benefit married couples? This blog post will discuss the benefits of QTIP and lifetime QTIP trusts and see...
by Vail Gardner | Apr 5, 2023 | Estate Planning
After you have written your will, you’ll need to take steps to ensure it’s valid. In North Carolina, there are three types of wills–holographic, nuncupative, and attested written. Each type has specific requirements to be considered valid. In this...
by Vail Gardner | Mar 30, 2023 | Estate Planning
When you die without a will, the laws of intestate succession take over and dictate who will inherit your estate. This legal process can be complex and unpredictable, often leaving loved ones with an inheritance far different from your expectations. Find out about...
by Vail Gardner | Mar 22, 2023 | Estate Planning
In the state of North Carolina, when a person dies, their will goes through a legal process called probate, by which the court determines whether or not the will is valid. If you’re writing your will, you may wonder, “Do wills have to be probated?”...
