We at Vita Bona Legal Services often help clients understand the difference between a trust and a will. As a trusted estate planning lawyer in North Carolina, we explain that both are tools to manage your assets after you pass …
How Estate Planning Lawyers Handle Blended Families in North Carolina
As an estate planning lawyer in North Carolina, we work with blended families to help them plan their future in a clear and fair way. A blended family includes a couple where one or both spouses have children from previous …
Why You Should Hire an Estate Planning Lawyer in North Carolina
Quick Overview Planning your estate is one of the most important things you can do to protect your family and your money. Many people try to do it themselves online to save money. But using an estate planning lawyer North …
WHY VITA BONA LEGAL SERVICES?
At Vita Bona Legal Services, we are here to help you create a plan that will protect your loved ones after you are gone. That’s really who the estate plan is for: your spouse, your children, your grandchildren. The estate …
From ‘I Do’ to ‘What If’: Estate Planning Must-Do’s for Newlyweds – Part 2
Getting married and starting a new chapter in your life is an exciting time. It’s also a time that requires a lot of housekeeping such as updating your address if your marriage includes a move, changing your tax filing status …
From ‘I Do’ to ‘What If’: Estate Planning Must-Do’s for Newlyweds – Part 1
Wedding season is approaching, and if you are a newlywed or are planning to tie the knot soon, it’s time to make your first legal move as a married couple – creating an estate plan. With all the joy and …
ESTATE PLANNING WITH PRIDE
Estate planning is important for everyone, but maybe more so for LGBTQ+ people, especially those with families. Since 2015, marriage has been a right guaranteed to all Americans, but it is not one that feels perpetually secure. Reading through the …
What Do Lasagna and Estate Planning Have in Common?
What Do Lasagna and Estate Planning Have in Common? Have you ever heard horror stories about families fighting over Grandma’s jewelry or getting stuck in a never-ending legal battle after someone passes away? Or about how long it can take …
Labor Day Reflections and Your Legacy
Labor Day, observed in the United States on the first Monday in September, is not only the unofficial end of summer but also a celebration of the contributions and achievements of American workers. Originating from the labor movement and the …
How Beneficiary Designations Put Your Family at Risk
You’ve worked hard to build your assets and secure your family’s future. Like many responsible adults, you’ve named beneficiaries on your retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and maybe even your banking and investment accounts. It feels good to know you’ve …