Estate Planning

doctrine-of-necessaries-nc The Doctrine of Necessaries in North Carolina: Can I Be Held Responsible for My Deceased Spouse’s Debts?
This is an important question for all married couples. Most people would say that if the debt of the deceased spouse was only in his or her name, then the surviving spouse would not be responsible. This is true, most… Read More ››
nc power of attorney statute New NC Power of Attorney Statute in Effect January 1st, 2018
Effective January 1, 2018, a new power of attorney statute came into effect in North Carolina. This new law, known as the North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act, supersedes and makes substantial changes to our state’s prior power of… Read More ››
doyle law offices estate planning blended family Estate Planning for Blended Families
The law in North Carolina makes a distinction between children and stepchildren. Learn what’s important to know about estate planning in blended families. Read More ››
Benefits of durable power of attorney Durable Powers of Attorney – What Are They and Do I Need One?
What is a Durable Power of Attorney and why do you need one? Find out the answers to these questions, and read the 5 benefits of incorporating a Power of Attorney into your estate plan. Read More ››
Estate Planning Services at The Doyle Law Offices Wills vs Trusts: Choosing the Right Estate Planning Tool
Many of our clients who are interested in setting up an estate plan have done some research and talked to friends and family about what to do prior to meeting with us. Often, people have questions about avoiding probate, costs,… Read More ››

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