by Nicole Sodoma
So you have your first paycheck of the new year, this year will be different right? You decided to save more, spend less and you are doing great, no morning lattes at that expensive coffee shop and of course you are packing your lunch everyday. Let’s be honest -you...
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by Nicole Sodoma
Common Law Marriage is not recognized in North Carolina; however, “if the acts alleged to have created it took place in a state in which such a marriage is valid” North Carolina will recognize the marriage. State v. Alford, 298 N.C. 465, 473, 259 S.E.2d 242, 247...
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by Nicole Sodoma
Do you have a retirement plan—an IRA, 401(k), or other employer-sponsored pension plan? If you do, you likely understand the value of seeking the advice of a professional in planning for you retirement. It should be no different when married couples...
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by Nicole Sodoma
Trusts. It used to be trusts were used only by the extremely wealthy. We’ve probably all used the term ‘trust-fund baby’ in some way, shape or form to describe that person who seemed to have it all, no worries, no need to work, always with a pocketful of money because...
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by Nicole Sodoma
“My parents can raise the kids; no your parents; no my parents…” Estate planning issues are faced by people in all walks of life. Even those with more than adequate resources may have issues when crafting their plan. In recent years, the deaths of several prominent...
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by Nicole Sodoma
Considering Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning? It is not something I would recommend for anyone considering whether they need a will. Among the reasons why you might want to consider an attorney, rather than a do-it-yourself estate plan are: estate planning attorneys...
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