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April 1, 2026

Blended Families Present Unique Issues in Estate Planning

A well-crafted plan is the best tool to keep your entire family out of conflict.

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March 27, 2026

What Happens to Your Retirement Account After You Die

Recent changes in the law may require a review of your plan.

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March 17, 2026

Part 2: Creating a Trust in Your Will vs. Creating a Living Trust

Revocable living trusts offer many options & flexibiity.

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March 11, 2026

Part 1: Creating a Trust in Your Will vs. Creating a Living Trust

A testamentary trust does little to minimize probate for your family.

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March 2, 2026

Why Quick and Simple Estate Plan Reviews Don't Exist

Estate plans that look simple on the surface rarely are.

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February 24, 2026

Understanding Inheritance Taxes: What You + Your Beneficiaries Need to Know

Inheritance taxes can change how you design your estate plan.

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February 17, 2026

What's a Lady Bird Deed, and How Can It Work for Me?

In short, they’re another way to keep part of your estate out of probate.

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February 9, 2026

What Happens to Your Debt When You Die?

We plan for our wealth & belongings, but what about your debt?

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February 2, 2026

Where Will You Live and How Will You Get and Pay For Care As You Age? A Legal and Practical Guide

Get a start on understanding options for long-term care.

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January 26, 2026

Why So Much Money Ends Up as Unclaimed Property and What That Means for You

Well over a $1.5 billion sits in North Carolina’s unclaimed-property coffers alone.

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January 13, 2026

What Happens to All Your Stuff When You Die? (And Why Your Family Is Dreading It)

Frank conversations now can reduce family friction later.

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January 6, 2026

Wills vs. Trusts: How to Choose the Right Tool to Protect the People You Love

Each tool plays a specific role in crafting your estate plan.

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December 26, 2025

Why Your Family Needs a Mission Statement

A mission statement drives your family’s shared purpose + plan.

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November 28, 2025

The White Elephant Gift Nobody Wants: Family Conflict

Our plans are intended to keep your family out of court & out of conflict.

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November 25, 2025

How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About Death, Money, and Estate Planning at the Holidays

These conversations may be difficult to start, but often flow well thereafter.

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November 1, 2025

All About My Practice + This Blog

I truly enjoy helping people understand their estate-planning options.

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