The following articles can also be found published in community newspapers.

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...

Say NO to Joint Ownership, Especially Now

Say NO to Joint Ownership, Especially Now

Many people believe an ‘easy’ way to avoid probate or to enable their children to assist them as they get older is to add their child’s name to their bank accounts or to the deed to their home. While this strategy may work in certain situations, there are many reasons why this approach is not recommended.

Sentimental Possessions May Create Conflict

Sentimental Possessions May Create Conflict

Unlike financial assets, which can generally be divided easily amongst heirs, tangible personal property is unique. The complexity of distributing a lifetime’s worth of possessions is something many people overlook. Families have been torn apart over everything from...

Role Reversal During Pandemic

Role Reversal During Pandemic

The role reversal between parent and child isn’t easy. Many children, during the Covid pandemic assumed the role of caregivers, to protect their parents from financial predators and assisting in the management of their finances, and daily chores. Additionally, some...