What Is Estate Planning in North Carolina?

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WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNING IN NORTH CAROLINA?

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WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNINGIN NORTH CAROLINA?

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DEATH AND TAXES

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It is often said that death and taxes are the only

certainties in life

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As true as this may be, many people make no

preparations for the inevitable

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LACK OF PREPAREDNESS

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Surveys are conducted on an ongoing basis

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They consistently reveal the fact that most adults have

not executed a last will

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These individuals have done nothing to prepare for

something that is definitely going to happen

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PLANNING YOUR ESTATE

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Estate planning is a process

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It involves the execution of legally binding documents

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These documents direct the future transfer of your

financial assets

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A comprehensive estate plan will also account for the

possibility of incapacity late in your life

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WHY IS IT A PROCESS?

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Estate planning is something that is ongoing

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Your original estate plan will reflect your life situation

at the time of the plan's creation

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Over the years, things inevitably change

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Your estate plan will need revisions

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PERSONALIZED ATTENTION

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When you are planning your estate you should retain an

estate planning attorney

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Your attorney will give you personalized attention

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There is no one-size-fits-all

estate plan

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Your plan should be tailor-made to suit the needs of you and

your family

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INTESTACY

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If you do nothing you will die intestate

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The state will be forced to distribute your assets using

intestate succession laws

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This process can be time-consuming

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In addition, people that you love may wind up being disinherited

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THE FIRST STEP

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If you recognize the fact that you should take action for

the well-being of your loved ones, contact our firm to

schedule a free consultation

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We will answer all of your questions and help you

create your initial estate plan

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LEARN MORE ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING IN NORTH CAROLINA

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The Potter Law Firm15720 John J. Delaney Dr., Suite 300

Charlotte, NC 28277www.potterestateplanning.com

(704) 944-3245