Uncertainty is the perfect reason to have an Estate Plan

posted: January 7, 2013

When it comes to Estate Planning timing is everything. Some say it would be wonderful if we each had a crystal ball; this way we would know when we would die and when and if we would get sick. Personally, I think a crystal ball would change our daily lives so drastically that it would [...]

LinkedInDiggStumbleUponTechnorati FavoritesFacebookTwitterPrintFriendlyRedditShare
Keep it simple and clear

posted: December 10, 2012

If you have a Revocable Living Trust (or a Last Will and Testament for that matter) you need to consider several things. A very short list (very very short list of what you need to consider!)… 1.  what are your asset? 2. what is the value of each asset? 3.  who is to receive your [...]

LinkedInDiggStumbleUponTechnorati FavoritesFacebookTwitterPrintFriendlyRedditShare
Reflections On The Importance Of Veterans Day

posted: November 12, 2012

As the days grow shorter and the nights get colder we anticipate all that comes with changing seasons, particularly the holiday season spent with family and friends.  Our days are busy ones with getting children ready for school, running them to practice, daily errands and keeping a home.  Days inevitably run into each other and [...]

LinkedInDiggStumbleUponTechnorati FavoritesFacebookTwitterPrintFriendlyRedditShare
Where should you vote in the 2012 elections?

posted: October 23, 2012

  If you live in North Carolina and are not certain where your designated voting location is, visit North Carolina Polling Place Locator.   Insert your home address and you will be directed to your designated polling location.    

LinkedInDiggStumbleUponTechnorati FavoritesFacebookTwitterPrintFriendlyRedditShare
Confusion and uncertainty have no place in Estate Planning

posted: October 19, 2012

Too often I hear clients say that they want to come in to see me but they need to first decide on who to name as Trustee or Executor or Guardian or Agent, etc.  Do not let your uncertainty or confusion be the reason you do not visit with an estate planning attorney today. As [...]

LinkedInDiggStumbleUponTechnorati FavoritesFacebookTwitterPrintFriendlyRedditShare
Traditions…when should they be broken?

posted: October 17, 2012

Confession time! I played a little hooky from work the other day and treated myself to a manicure in the middle of the day nonetheless! My enjoyment for that hour or so is the peace and quiet. It’s not having to make too much conversation or maybe reading up on some People stories.  I do [...]

LinkedInDiggStumbleUponTechnorati FavoritesFacebookTwitterPrintFriendlyRedditShare
Leave a Legacy Week – Charlotte, North Carolina

posted: October 8, 2012

Once again, we have arrived at “Leave a Legacy Week” here in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Pursuant to Mayor Anthony R. Foxx’s proclamation, October 15, 2012 through October 19, 2012 is “Leave a Legacy Week” in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Too many families do not have a Will or a Trust in place.  And, far too many in [...]

LinkedInDiggStumbleUponTechnorati FavoritesFacebookTwitterPrintFriendlyRedditShare
Maybe hoarding isn’t such a bad thing!

posted: September 19, 2012

Walter Samaszko Jr. was found dead in his Carson City, Nevada home sadly about 1 month after he passed. He didn’t have any close family and left no written Will or Living Trust behind either. Seems like he may have had approximately $180,000 in other cash assets. But, is that all he really had? A [...]

LinkedInDiggStumbleUponTechnorati FavoritesFacebookTwitterPrintFriendlyRedditShare

DISCLAIMER
The Blogs/Content on Webste/Downloads are made available by the lawyer or law firm publisher for educational purposes as well as to provide general information and a general understanding of the law. IT IS NOT PROVIDED AS SPECIFIC LEGAL ADVICE TO THE READER. By using the information provided on or via the Blogs/Content on Website/Downloads the reader understands that there is no attorney client relationship created between the reader and the attorney. The Blog/Content on Website/Downloads should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in the state of the reader.

15720 John J. Delaney Drive, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28277

Phone: (704) 843-1446 Fax: (704) 973-0773 Email: swinters@sabrinawinterslaw.com

© 2010 - 2012 Sabrina Winters, Esq Sabrina Winters, Attorney at Law, PLLC All Rights Reserved

Website by Big Ring Interactive