Who’ll Get All Your Stuff When You’re Dead?

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, so we are posting this adorable dog picture on our website. If you adopt a shelter dog this month, we salute you! It’s also National Estate Planning Awareness Month, so this is our nudge. If you don’t have …

Custody Schedules Explained

By: Lauren V. Lewis Child custody has two distinct parts: legal custody and physical custody.  Legal custody relates to who has the authority to make decisions concerning the child.  Physical custody relates to the schedule of when the child will be with each parent.  Talking …

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Boost Your Charitable Impact with a Donor Advised Fund

Originally published by North Carolina Lawyer Magazine, November, 2021. by Woody Connette Charitable donations are the lifeblood of colleges, faith communities and nonprofits. Imagine the human suffering in our communities without homeless shelters, food banks and crisis assistance nonprofits. Community symphonies and arts programs enrich …