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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 [...]
Divorce can be a difficult process with many details to consider. However, one of the larger details to consider is the estate plan. It can be a tricky road to navigate, but with solid legal advice and counsel, the details can be taken care of and your estate plan will reflect your wishes in your [...]
Having an estate plan ensures that a person’s assets will be distributed as he or she wishes among their beneficiaries after they pass away. A good estate plan also helps guide who will take care of their minor children. When an estate plan hasn’t been written and established, how that person’s estate is transferred is [...]
Once an estate plan is written, people are given peace of mind that their assets will be secure and their beneficiaries will get exactly what they need. However, an estate plan can’t be put on the shelf and forgotten. Like any living document, an estate plan should be reviewed on a semi-regular basis or at [...]
Before we get into why it is critical for you to get a living will we need to establish what a living will is. Living wills are legal instructions in which you make known to everyone, including your doctors, your wishes about you want done medically if you are near death and you are unable [...]
The online digital landscape provides the resources necessary for small business owners to advertise their brands and reach a broader audience. Social media, in particular, has helped by allowing businesses to promote themselves. Social networking sites like Facebook and Instagram help owners form relationships with clients. However, as seen on the news from time [...]
When people reach their 50s and 60s, the thought of retirement no doubt arises. However, certain steps should be taken to start preparing for retirement before it’s too late. At Thornton Law Firm, we help clients across the Triangle plan for their future by assisting with wills, trusts, and the drafting of other crucial [...]