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Recently, many have begun planning for the possibility that they may fall ill and may not be able to conduct business as usual. The most commonly thought of planning device for such situations is the power of attorney (POA). A POA is a document whereby a “principal,” the person signing document, gives certain powers to...
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By: Attorney Grant Brown One of the first steps in Estate Planning and Estate Administration is determining what interests are owned in the property. Property is generally divided into two main categories, personal property and real property. Real property is land and anything that is attached to the land, like a house. Personal property is...
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On a personal note, I want to let my readers know that this year I celebrate my 25th year as a certified specialist in estate planning and probate law. I was first certified by the North Carolina State Bar in 1995. What that means for me is that I AM OLD. What that means for...
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Trusts come in many flavors, with specialty uses to fit unique situations. A “special needs trust” or a “discretionary” trust is just one flavor. A special needs trust is designed to protect a beneficiary who is, or may become, institutionalized. Having a child or grandchild who is unable to care for themselves is not a...
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Happy Wednesday from your legal team at the Law Offices of W. Woods Doster, P.A. This is Attorney Brown speaking and we hope all of you are staying safe and looking at the bright side of life under quarantine. With the beautiful weather this weekend, I spent most of my day Saturday taking it in...
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As I work from home, I can look out my window and see the fresh green leaves and bright colorful flowers of this glorious spring.  Working from home is a different experience, with its own pleasures and rewards.  But it will never take the place of looking out over the rooftops of downtown Sanford from...
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There is no question that the coronavirus pandemic will have some sort of financial impact on each one of us in some way. Current news headlines are filled with important financial information. From the roller coaster ride of the stock market to the government’s stimulus packages, it can all be overwhelming. Now, more than ever,...
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In honor of our Veterans, let’s take a look at the structure of the Veterans Asset Protection Trust (VAPT). The VAPT is a powerful tool that can protect assets while enabling the grantor to qualify for needs-based pension benefits. There are two sub-trusts within the VAPT – one is a grantor sub-trust and the other...
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The growth and strength of our nation, with its vast geographic territory, is integrally connected to farming. Although the percentage of the population engaged in farming has shrunk dramatically since the nation’s early days, there are still two million farms in the United States. Unfortunately, the future of the family farm is in jeopardy. In...
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According to a US Census Bureau report, couples in which one or both spouses are foreign-born account for 20% of all marriages in the United States. Of these foreign-born spouses, approximately 60% are naturalized and 40% are noncitizens. The Bureau links this trend to both the growth of the US immigrant population and the increased number of Americans traveling...
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