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Division of Assets Can Be Complicated Without a Will
It is not uncommon to die without a last will and testament. In fact, many celebrities, such as Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, and even Abraham Lincoln, died without a will – intestate. Most recently, the media has been buzzing with the rather shocking news that musician Prince died intestate and without a surviving […]
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Why You Need a Last Will and Testament
The nation is still reeling over the loss of legendary pop star Prince last April. At only 57 years old, most expected that he had more time to live. It seems that he was not prepared, as he appears to have died intestate, or without a last will and testament. Shortly after his passing, Prince’s […]
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What Happens if You Die Without a Will?
Often, the thought of preparing a will leaves people feeling uneasy. Wills are often associated with death, and you don’t want to think about your death when you’re too busy living. But having a will in place is important for your loved ones, because it is your way of taking care of them even when […]
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Parenting and Custody after Divorce
Deciding to get a divorce can be very painful for a couple – separating and starting their lives over after the marriage ends is both difficult and important. A couple with children is faced with an especially arduous task of trying to keep the lives of their kids as stress-free and normal as possible. Couples […]
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Same Sex Adoption Ban Now Overturned in All 50 States
A federal judge recently overturned a 2000 ruling in Mississippi that banned same-sex couples from adoption. This decision was especially momentous because it officially made same-sex adoption legal in all 50 states. In 2015, four Mississippi same-sex couples wanting to adopt children challenged the law, which succinctly states, “[a]doption by couples of the same gender […]
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Calculating North Carolina Child Support Payments
Caring for a child is not something that ends after divorce or the dissolution of a relationship. Most parents wish to remain active in a child’s life, even if they do not have primary physical custody. That being said, many divorcing or separated parents worry about child support payments. No one wants to be saddled […]
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Home Renovations a Common Cause of Divorce
Couples may choose to file for divorce for a variety of reasons. In some cases, spouses may grow apart due to differing beliefs about work-life balance. In other cases, a spouse may simply decide it is time for a change. Surprisingly, recent polls indicate that small things, some of which may seem otherwise inconsequential, are […]
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