North Carolina elder law attorney Louise M. Paglen explains the key differences between wills and trusts, and when each may be the right choice.
Category: Estate Planning
Ask the Expert: What is the 5-Year Medicaid Lookback?
The Medicaid 5-year lookback can delay benefits if assets are transferred too late. Learn how early planning and trusts can protect your eligibility.
Ask the Expert: My Spouse is Starting to Forget Things. When Is It Too Late to Get Estate Planning Documents?
Capacity is the cornerstone of estate planning. Learn why acting early protects your wishes, avoids legal hurdles, and gives peace of mind to your loved ones.
The Power, and Peril, of Powers of Attorney
Powers of Attorney can protect your interests or put them at risk. Learn the differences between Health Care and Durable POAs, and how to choose a trustworthy agent.
Are You Downsizing, Moving or Simplifying Your Life? When Is a Coin Dealer More Than A Coin Dealer?
Downsizing, selling, or investing? Learn how a knowledgeable coin dealer can help evaluate coins, jewelry, bullion, and sterling silver with expertise and care.
Plan for When You Need Help as You Age
Planning for potential incapacity is just as important as estate planning. A Durable Power of Attorney for Finances and a Healthcare Power of Attorney ensure your affairs are managed according to your wishes if you become unable to make decisions. Consulting an elder law attorney helps protect your assets, reduce family stress, and provide peace of mind for the future.
Protect Your Assets!
Asset protection is essential for securing your financial future. From life insurance to liability coverage and estate planning, understanding your risks helps safeguard what you’ve worked hard to build. Evaluating insurance policies, reviewing asset titling, and ensuring legal protections are in place can prevent financial loss and provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
What is your exit plan?
Preparing your financial and personal legacy is a gift to your loved ones. Certified financial planner Debra L. Nelson shares why organizing your affairs now can provide peace of mind for the future.
Estate Administration in South Carolina
Managing a loved one’s estate can be overwhelming. Learn about estate administration in South Carolina, including summary, normal, and contested proceedings, with insights from Judge Irv Condon.
TRUST ME, EVERYONE NEEDS A TRUST AND A WILL
By Irv Condon, Probate Judge for Charleston County and Dena Byrum, Judicial Law Clerk Introduction Proper estate planning involves a… Read more »
