One of the most challenging aspects of a divorce is splitting up assets. It can seem very unfair to divide your assets equally if you acquired wealth or property before, or even during, your marriage.  Protecting your assets is important as it helps avoid financial arguments if you and your spouse...

After the death of a loved one, estate administration or probate is likely to occur. Estate Administration is a legal process used to manage and distribute a deceased person’s assets. The process involves numerous procedures to inventory the deceased’s assets, notify creditors, pay existing debts and distribute the assets per the...

There are three types of guardianship in North Carolina : Guardian of the Person, Guardian of the Estate, and General Guardianship (this combines Guardian of the Person and Guardian of the Estate) .  Other states, such as California, may call this conservatorship and other states may have a combination of Guardianship...