How are you spending your days during this time of social distancing? Many of us are taking advantage of our cleared calendars to think about those things that we never seem to get around to doing, like estate planning. Here are some ways to prepare a will during social distancing: Take care of the [...]
Lots of people rely on DIY law services, and while we respect the choices people make, we can’t say we advise using DIY legal services. Today, we want to take a moment to talk about what we offer as opposed to the online services. Here are three ways that Thornton Law Firm services are [...]
The probate process in North Carolina may seem intimidating for those who are caught by surprise when a loved one’s death. Simply put, probate is the legal process that organizes and settles a person’s affairs, making sure all assets and debts are taken into account. Here are three things to know about the probate [...]
Just about everything can be done online, through email or by teleconferencing these days: filing taxes, requesting a birth certificate, applying for a passport online, as well as many legal services. This is especially helpful when dealing with a situation like the current Covid-19 pandemic where most residents are employing social distancing, working from [...]
When a friend or family member passes away, they may leave behind some of their money or property. This is considered an inheritance. One thing that commonly confuses people is the difference between an inheritance tax and an estate tax. An estate tax is levied on the value of a deceased person’s belongings, properties, [...]
It’s never easy to hear that a loved one has a terminal illness. Even though it’s something most of us will deal with in our lifetime, we’re still shocked every time it happens, and many don’t know what to do next. Here are three things to do when a loved one receives a terminal [...]
With Valentine’s Day passed, love is on many people's minds. People celebrate love in a variety of ways, but it’s time to start thinking about your loved ones more sensibly. What if the loss of a family member were to occur, would you be prepared? Let Thornton Law help fill in the gaps with a [...]
Starting a small business is both thrilling and challenging at the same time. You want to make certain you have taken care of all the legal requirements necessary to get off on the right foot to ensure the business is on the path to future success of the business. Here are some things that [...]
One aspect of estate planning that we love is that it gives our clients a plan for things they never even thought they would need to consider. Estate planning isn’t just about doling out checks to loved ones, and it isn’t even just about a living will. What happens if or when we become [...]
It is common practice to revisit an estate plan every three to five years, but it is very important to do so when a life change happens. There are certain life changes that warrant another look at an estate plan. Here is a list of some of the most common to be aware of [...]