The disposition of your estate is not something that you should leave to chance. If you die without a will, your assets and possessions will be distributed according to North Carolina laws. A will is the foundation of most people's estate planning strategy. More complete and encompassing estate planning may include trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives.
Contact one of the Fayetteville NC lawyers in our director to schedule a consultation regarding estate planning in North Carolina any of the following sounds similar to your position in life and your concerns:
- You are at the beginning of adulthood. Perhaps you are recently married, just had your first child or are not married but are beginning to acquire assets.
- Your children are growing, your career is maturing and you are interested in protecting your assets from excessive taxation should anything happen to you.
- You are an empty-nester, thinking seriously about long-term plans and the legacy you intend to leave behind through the direction of your assets.
- You are on the edge of possible nursing home residence, thinking about how to best protect your assets and conceivably receive Medicaid or Medicare. "How will I prevent the state from taking my house?" you wonder.
Experienced Fayetteville NC lawyers in our directory offer comprehensive reviews of clients' life assets, such as pensions and investments. We offer advice and assistance with the preparation of any of the following testamentary documents:
- A will that includes instructions regarding guardianship of any minor children should something happen to you before they are legally of age
- A living will that will specify wishes in the event of a natural or unnatural disaster that might leave you unable to make decisions on your own while living but in a coma or otherwise incompetent
- Powers of attorney
- Special needs trusts to provide for a disabled child, a cognitively disabled spouse or other family member
- Other trusts
- Revocable trusts
- Irrevocable trusts
- Minors' trusts
Discuss your concerns and devise strategies to best express your wishes and priorities through a well-thought-out estate plan.
