Insights for Estate Planning

Seth Hoffman Seth Hoffman

Fighting Fraud

Did you know that the average American gets 3-4 spam calls a day? No wonder most of us will not answer calls from unknown numbers anymore! It is just one indication of the unfortunate reality that scams are on the rise.

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Seth Hoffman Seth Hoffman

Alternatives to Guardianship - What you need to know in NC

Sometimes we can worry about balancing dependence and security for those we love. This might be an aging parent, an elderly neighbor with memory issues or a special needs child. In such cases, people might consider a legal option for supporting such individuals with a tool called Guardianship.

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Seth Hoffman Seth Hoffman

Re-Imagining Dementia

People often talk about dementia in terms of loss. Loss of memory. Loss of cognition. The fear of losing someone close to us… while their physical presence is still with us. Some dementia advocates and artists are pointing us towards a new perspective.

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Colin Austin Colin Austin

Co-Owned Automobiles and Estate Planning

What happens to cars in Estate Planning? Most of the time, people don’t spend time thinking about what happens to their vehicles when they are planning their estates, especially if it is co-owned with a partner. Unless the car is an “heirloom” item it is unlikely that it will be kept for a long time, and those that do last tend to lose their value. However, a co-owned automobile can cause problems with your estate if it has not been properly titled.

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