Since 2021, college athletes have been allowed to profit from their name, image, and likeness. Known as NIL income, these sponsorships, endorsements, and social media deals can turn a teenager’s reputation into a small business overnight. In North Carolina, this new reality presents unique risks, as every school sets its […]
Why NC Estate Planning Matters Once Your Child Turns 18 When a child turns eighteen, parents often celebrate their first step into adulthood. But legally, this milestone changes everything. Once a person becomes an adult, parents lose the automatic right to make medical, financial, or educational decisions for them. Hospitals, […]
Life insurance is often thought of as simple protection for a family. But for high-net-worth families in North Carolina, it can create a hidden tax problem. Under federal law, if the insured owns the policy, the full payout may be pulled into their estate and taxed, even if the family […]
Learn how charitable trusts let you give while living, reduce estate taxes, generate income, and protect your family’s legacy starting today.
When love for your pet outlasts your lifetime Pets aren’t just companions—they are family. For many in North Carolina, pets have been loyal confidants through life’s major milestones, from raising children to entering retirement. But what happens to these beloved animals when their primary caregiver passes away or becomes incapacitated? […]