4 Key Considerations When Choosing the Executor of Your Will The executor of a will is the individual who is in charge of paying off your creditors and disbursing your assets after you die. Typically, the executor has the help of an estate planning attorney. However, they still have a lot of decisions to [...]
Building a business from the ground up requires a lot of time, effort, and resources. While many businesses can function with a few minor difficulties, disputes involving business law can be one of the major problems they encounter. As the owner of the Thornton Law Firm, I am passionate about helping guide businesses through the [...]
A common question that I am often asked is, “When (or at what age) should I start my estate planning? That answer is different for everyone, but the answer is, “When you have assets that need to be protected”. As the owner of the Thornton Law Firm in Raleigh, I see so many individuals avoiding [...]
All too often you hear of medical crisis’ happening worldwide. When these unfortunate circumstances take place, they bring light to the fact that this could happen to anyone. As an estate planning attorney for the Triangle area, I help guide my clients in preparing for these moments when an event unexpectedly leaves you unable [...]
Estate planning for a family with a special-needs child can be a challenging process, especially when the child is or may receive need-based public benefits such as Medicaid or SSI. As the owner of the Thornton Law Firm, the main goals in estate planning for any child is to protect their benefits. But, this is [...]