Many people start businesses but don’t think about properly and legally setting it up or they think that they’re not big enough to do it. It doesn’t matter if you’re setting up a side gig for extra cash or creating the next giant corporation or LLC, there are many reasons to set up a [...]
We’ve noticed that many people have the same few questions when looking into estate planning. While we are happy to talk with anyone interested in estate planning, we thought we’d answer the more popular questions that we hear a lot. Here are four of the most frequently asked questions about estate planning: When do [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
With the U.S. Supreme Court’s legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015 came more opportunities for couples in the LGBT community to take advantage of estate planning. With that in mind, it is vital to ensure any estate plans created prior to 2015 be looked at critically to ensure the language is consistent [...]
Planning an estate is a thorough and meticulous process. However, when a Raleigh attorney has a detailed plan and system, it will make the process much easier. When Raleigh locals are overwhelmed with the planning process, they tend not to make a clear and concise plan. At the Thornton Law Firm, I have structured my [...]
Planning for the future is important, but what about mom and dad's future? When parents grow older, there is a good chance that someone will need to step in to handle their affairs, whatever those may be. The sooner this talk happens with parents, the better off you’ll both be. It is never too early [...]