Part 4 of our Series Lawyer to Lawyer Sources of Family Conflict in Estate Planning I often get asked to review estate plans created by another attorney. In some cases it is because the new client has just relocated to North Carolina from another area or state. In other cases, the client’s lawyer has retired.... [Read More]
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Family Conflict in Estate Planning: A 5 Part Series
When it comes to the administration of an estate, controversy often happens. Often these controversies are the result of family conflicts. Understanding these conflicts BEFORE they happen can help you create the proper estate plan to avoid unnecessary delays, legal battles and of course, bitterness. Sibling Rivalry Part 1 The sources of conflict within a... [Read More]
STEVEN ANDREW JACKSON, ESQ. LEADS CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS ON THE “DIGITAL ASSETS IN ESTATE PLANNING”
STEVEN ANDREW JACKSON, ESQ. LEADS CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS ON THE “DIGITAL ASSETS IN ESTATE PLANNING” Estate Planning Attorney Steven Andrew Jackson, will teach a one hour Continuing Education class on “Digital Assets in Estate Planning.” The class will be from 8:00 am to 9:00 am on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at The Biltmore Building,... [Read More]
I Don’t Want To Be A Burden
“I don’t want to be a burden” is a phrase I often hear from my Estate Planning clients. They don’t want to be a burden to their family or loved ones. They have seen how other seniors, whether they are friends or family, have been burdens to other family members who have taken on the... [Read More]
Change of Seasons
Beautiful colorful leaves are still hanging on many trees. Days and nights are cooler. It has been raining here in Western North Carolina. The lights of the day are shorter. Even on the clock, we have “fallen back” one hour. Fall is definitely here. The long warm days of summer with the bright green leaves... [Read More]
Strange Days
It’s been confirmed that Russian military rockets were used to shoot down a commercial airliner over Ukraine this past summer. Russian troops, including heavy weapons and fighter jets are in Syria working on behalf of Assad and his brutal regime. Playboy will stop publishing nude photos. Anheuser-Busch bought Miller Beer. Strange days. Few people could... [Read More]
More Storms of Life
We in North and South Carolina just went through heavy Storms, including heavy rains, over the past several days. Here in Western North Carolina we have been having rain off and on for more than ten (10) days. That was followed by very heavy rain over this past weekend. This rain has led to rivers... [Read More]
Family Disputes Over Inheritance
One thing I have seen that is a very uncomfortable situation is where a parent leaves all of their assets to the Stepparent of their Adult Children. That Stepparent then has an estate liquidation sale selling all of the personal effects of their spouse. The adult children had to go to a public auction to... [Read More]
Estate Planning for Blended Families
“Yours, Mine and Ours” was the title of a cute movie regarding parents who marry with children from a previous marriage. However, in real life, it can be a complicated issue when it comes to Estate Planning. Studies show that in 2013, 40% of the marriages included at least one spouse who had already been... [Read More]
Independence Day – Where We Come From
Independence Day celebrated on the 4th of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from England. One has to remember that this country was founded when ordinary men like you and I took their hunting rifles and fought the powerful professional soldiers of the British Army. America... [Read More]