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3 important things to prepare before meeting with an estate planning attorney

Estate planning can be stressful and overwhelming, but with some advanced preparation before meeting with an estate planning attorney, the process can be less intimidating. While no one likes to think about dying, being prepared is very beneficial to your family and can provide some peace of mind. With assistance from Thornton Law Firm, the [...]

2019-01-10T16:27:29+00:00January 10th, 2019|Estate Planning|

Most Common Estate Planning Questions

MEstate planning is not something that people think about often or even like to think about in general. Most young people haven't thought about their own immortality, and death itself is a sensitive topic. As we go about our lives and build relationships and families, we accumulate assets along the way. Whether you've just bought [...]

2018-12-21T17:13:56+00:00December 21st, 2018|Estate Planning|

3 Things You Don’t Know About Estate Planning

When people think of estate plans, they often think it is created solely for the purpose of dividing up assets upon death. However, an estate plan is much more than that. Asthe owner of the Thornton Law Firm, I hear all of the stigmas around estate planning in Raleigh. For many people, however, an estate [...]

2018-12-11T22:03:01+00:00December 11th, 2018|Uncategorized|

How to Include Funeral Plans in an Estate Plan

While death is not a popular topic of conversation, it something that needs to be discussed when deciding to come up with an estate plan. Death is an inevitable factor of life and being prepared for it with an estate plan, which should include funeral plans, can be beneficial for your family in the long [...]

2018-11-27T14:00:22+00:00November 27th, 2018|Estate Planning|

How Estate Planning Differs Depending on Your Age

Many people think that creating an estate plan can wait until you are older. However, despite what people may think, you can create an estate plan at any age. In fact, it is always good to have some sort of estate plan just in case things happen and unforeseen circumstances occur. Keep in mind, though, [...]

2018-11-12T18:08:14+00:00November 12th, 2018|Uncategorized|

3 Common Myths About Estate Planning

Estate planning is not something that people tend to think about in their day-to-day lives. However, there are many benefits to having an estate plan that spells out how assets are to be divided up when you die. When creating an estate plan, there are many things to consider. There are also a lot of [...]

2018-10-30T15:19:00+00:00October 30th, 2018|Estate Planning|

3 Common Reasons that the Estate Administration Process Could be Extended

Approximately 50% of individuals have an estate plan. For those individuals who don’t have one, the estate administration process can become much more difficult.  A lot of people refer to the entire process of dealing with the deceased’s heirs and creditors the “probate process”, although probate is technically only the process of proving the [...]

2018-10-22T14:19:17+00:00October 22nd, 2018|Estate Planning|

What To Do If a Relative Dies Without a Will

Life takes many unexpected turns and sometimes loved ones die suddenly and without warning. When this happens, the deceased may not have a will prepared for their assets to be distributed upon their death. There are many outcomes to this situation depending on factors like marital status, whether or not they have children, and whether [...]

2018-10-04T21:59:10+00:00October 4th, 2018|Estate Planning|
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