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A Gift to Start a New Life

A Gift to Start a New Life

Many of my clients have asked about making gifts to their children or grandchildren as many are now graduating from college and beginning new lives. Graduates will soon be showered with gift cards and cash, but before giving cash or buying the latest Apple accessory,...

Taking Back the Power

Taking Back the Power

A Power of Attorney is probably one of the most important legal documents that is prepared, as it gives someone enormous authority and responsibility to act on your behalf. Saying that, a common question I am asked, is under what circumstances can the power of...

What a Difference a Name Makes

What a Difference a Name Makes

Under the most ideal of circumstances, discussions about end-of-life care decisions are difficult, uncomfortable and often thought of as a talk better suited for a later time. For the past few years up through the present, several of my clients have asked me to...

Vacation Homes Need Careful Planning

Vacation Homes Need Careful Planning

Here in the mountains of North Carolina and Georgia, we have watched many new families enjoying their newly purchased vacation homes. Thankfully, they have enjoyed a relatively peaceful season. However, as the summer winds down, the reality of second home ownership...