What Effects Does Divorce Have on my Estate Plan?
The divorce has been finalized, your belongings have been split up, and for the first time in months you feel like you might finally be getting used to this new life you’ve begun. Separation and divorce are emotional situations. When you are focused on the important issues of alimony, equitable distribution, child custody, and child […]
Sodoma Law’s Walter Brem House Joins the Dilworth Home Tour
The Walter Brem House Walter Brem was born in Charlotte on July 31, 1849. In addition to his career in the insurance industry, he was an important civil leader and was actively involved in the Charlotte public school system and the city YMCA. He was married to the Governor Todd Robinson Caldwell’s daughter – Hannie […]
Consider the Gift of Estate Planning Because… Life Happens
Some recent clients of mine apologized for the length of time it took them to finalize their estate plan. It had been almost a year since our initial conference – when we first sat down to discuss their circumstances and their goals in the event of death or incapacity. It’s not uncommon, as an estate […]
Reading Playboy for the Articles: Is Estate Planning Your Estranged Spouse’s Ultimate and Final Controlling Act?
Given Hugh Hefner’s star status it is no wonder that rumors immediately began to swirl upon his death about what would happen to the fortune he amassed through the Playboy empire. There were rumblings that he may actually still be married to Kimberly Conrad, though he married Crystal Harris in 2012. There have also been […]
Nicole Sodoma Named One of 30 Recipients State-wide of 2017 Leaders in the Law Award
Managing Principal of Sodoma Law recognized as going “above and beyond” for clients and community Sodoma Law is delighted to announce that Managing Principal and Family Law Attorney Nicole Sodoma has been selected as one of just 30 honorees for the 2017 Leaders in the Law awards hosted by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Honorees of […]
Russ Brinson of Sodoma Law Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018
Employment law and mediation attorney selected for work in litigation in the construction field Russ A. Brinson, business, employment attorney and mediator with Sodoma Law., has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018 in the area of litigation in the construction field. Since it was first published in […]
The Intricacies of Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples
When the Supreme Court announced its decision in Obergefell v. Hodges* last summer, it was rightly viewed as a victory for equality for same-sex couples across the country. As a result of the ruling, same-sex marriages that had once been ignored, disregarded, or deemed illegal were immediately granted the same full faith and credit as […]
Prince’s Death Highlights an Important Point About Estate Planning
The unfortunate circumstances surrounding music icon Prince’s lack of a will highlights why you need an estate plan. Business Insider spoke with Attorney David DuFault on why you should have a will (Estate Planning) in place.
Here’s What Happens When You Die Without a Will
As news surfaced about music icon Prince passing away without a will, Sodoma Law Attorney David DuFault spoke with CNN Money and shared what may happen to your legacy if you die without an estate plan in place.
Sodoma Law Principal Recognized Among Mecklenburg County’s Most Influential Women
Penelope L. Hefner Named a 2016 “50 Most Influential Women” Honoree for Her Leadership and Commitment to Local Community Sodoma Law, a leading Family Law firm based in Charlotte, is proud to announce that Penelope L. Hefner, Principal at Sodoma Law and leader of the Sodoma Law Union office, has been recognized as one […]