posted: April 17, 2013
This past week, Google announced a new set up feature it refers to as “Inactive AccountManager”. It is a tool that Google account owners can put in place now so that family members can have access to the account presumably after the death of the account holder. Below is directly taken from the Google information [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
posted: March 30, 2012
$540M estimated winnings in the March 30, 2012 drawing of Mega Millions! WOW! If you are part of an office lottery pool you may want to consider taking extra precautions just in case money ends up changing people you thought you knew. Put something in writing at the very least that states who has paid [...]
posted: March 20, 2012
Sabrina Winters, Attorney at Law, PLLC (SWL) has been named a Top Entrepreneur by Charlotte Business Leader Magazine. As a Top Entrepreneur honoree Sabrina Winters has created an innovative, high achieving law practice that contributes to her industry and business community. SWL has been assisting clients in all areas of estate planning and probate for [...]
posted: January 12, 2012
Farrah Fawcett passed away a little over two and a half years ago. She had some great legal advice in that she put her wishes in writing via a Trust. Far too often you see wealthy individuals in the spot light pay thousands for a pair of shoes, but don’t ever invest in good legal [...]
posted: March 7, 2011
Each year, LexisNexis honors a select group of blogs that set the online standard for a given industry. We are excited to announce that North Carolina Legacy Planning Blog has been nominated as a candidate for the LexisNexis Top 25 Estate, Probate, and Elder Law Blogs of 2011!!! PLEASE VOTE FOR US! We would love [...]
posted: March 5, 2011
Wealthy Americans Finding Ways Around Estate TaxesDaily News PulseWith sound estate planning, you can ensure that your estate is distributed according to your wishes. A well-thought-out estate plan allows you to pass your property to whomever you want with as few legal … and more »
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Estate planning: Good news regarding Medi-CalLake County NewsThis past weekend I attended a very informative legal education seminar in Sacramento regarding Medi-Cal. It focused on the proposed (draft) Medi-Cal regulations that will eventually implement the dreaded 2005 federal Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) … and more »
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Public invited to estate planning talkStandardNetBy Standard-Examiner staff SOUTH OGDEN – Estate Planning With a Feminine Touch is planned for 6 pm to 8 pm March 22 at Mount Benedict Monastery, 6000 S.1075 East, South Ogden. The event will feature a presentation by attorney Janice M. Welsh. …