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The main risk of delaying estate planning for too long

On Behalf of Deal Moseley di Santi Garrett & Martin, LLP | Aug 26, 2024 | Estate Planning

It is human nature to procrastinate when handling unpleasant tasks. People put off housework and job responsibilities that they find unsavory. They may also delay taking necessary actions in their personal lives. The process of estate planning involves multiple...

Estate planning can help people address long-term care costs

On Behalf of Deal Moseley di Santi Garrett & Martin, LLP | Apr 29, 2024 | Estate Planning

Many people find it easy to procrastinate when it comes to estate planning because they imagine they have decades before they might die. Those without children or other dependent family members may fail to see the value in establishing a thorough estate plan as a...

Arranging to transfer financial assets while avoiding probate court

On Behalf of Deal Moseley di Santi Garrett & Martin, LLP | Jan 3, 2024 | Estate Planning

People generally need to include their most valuable assets in their estate planning paperwork. Assets that people fail to address could cause conflict among their family members. A typical testator carefully allocates certain property to specific family members based...

What’s the difference between holographic and attested wills?

On Behalf of Deal Moseley di Santi Garrett & Martin, LLP | Aug 28, 2023 | Estate Planning

A will is often the most important document in someone's estate plan. It serves the crucial role of explaining someone's wishes regarding their property and possibly also designating guardians to take care of their children. Someone's will outlines their last wishes...

Who may want to add powers of attorney to an estate plan?

On Behalf of Deal Moseley di Santi Garrett & Martin, LLP | May 25, 2023 | Estate Planning

Powers of Attorney are some of the most universally beneficial estate planning resources. People can use these valuable opportunities to name someone they trust to engage in certain actions on their behalf after some kind of personal emergency. There are many...

3 compelling benefits of adding a trust to your estate plan

On Behalf of Deal Moseley di Santi Garrett & Martin, LLP | Jan 17, 2023 | Estate Planning

Many people may recognize in an abstract way that the creation of a trust could benefit them. However, they may fail to take action on that concept and will instead put off any major estate changes, possibly until it is too late. It is hard to overstate the potential...

Do you need to create advance directives for your protection?

On Behalf of Deal Moseley di Santi Garrett & Martin, LLP | Oct 26, 2022 | Estate Planning

It is shockingly easy for typically responsible adults to be irresponsible when it comes to planning their estates. Many people dislike thinking about what happens when they die, so they may avoid estate planning when they should have documents for their own...

Can you control how children use their inheritance?

On Behalf of Deal Moseley di Santi Garrett & Martin, LLP | Jul 5, 2022 | Estate Planning

As you do your estate planning, the bulk of the work you do just distribute your assets to your children. Maybe you have financial assets in investment portfolios, or maybe you're distributing physical assets from your home. It's most likely some mix of both, as you...

Do you have to worry about estate taxes in North Carolina?

On Behalf of Deal Moseley di Santi Garrett & Martin, LLP | Jan 11, 2022 | Estate Planning

Numerous factors will influence the value of your estate when you die. Your debts will have a direct impact on what you can pass on to your loved ones. Tax obligations can also reduce the value of your estate. Depending on your employment arrangements, there could be...

Does your estate plan address your debts or just your assets?

On Behalf of Deal Moseley di Santi Garrett & Martin, LLP | Sep 16, 2021 | Estate Planning

Estate planning can be an unpleasant process. You have to think about what would happen if you become very sick or if you die. You often have to spend time thinking about the worst traits and habits of the people you love, as leaving a large inheritance to someone...

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