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Does a Power of Attorney End at Death in NC or SC?
What happens when a Power of Attorney passes away? Bespoke Estate Law explains. Contact us for a consultation in NC or SC.
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Can You Name a Minor as a Beneficiary of Your Life Insurance Policy?
What does the law say about naming minors as beneficiaries of your insurance policy? Read more, or contact Bespoke Estate law today.
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What Assets Can Be Transferred Outside of Probate in South Carolina?
When someone passes away in South Carolina, not all of their property is subject to probate court. Read more, or contact Bespoke Estate Law.
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How Does the Medicaid Look-Back Period Work in North Carolina?
Bespoke Estate law discusses the Medicaid look back period in NC. Call us for a complimentary estate review.
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Who Can Challenge a Will? Is Your Will at Risk?
You need a water tight will in place - but who can challenge it? Is your will at risk? Our estate planning attorneys explain.
Continue ReadingWhat Regular Maintenance Should Be Performed on a Trust?
You've set up a trust. Do you need to have it maintained or updated? Our experienced estate planning attorneys explain.
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How to Choose a Power of Attorney For a Minor in NC and SC
How should you go about choosing a power of attorney for a minor in your care? Here are some scenarios and things to consider.
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Estate Planning After an Alzheimer's or Dementia Diagnosis
As if a health diagnosis isn't scary enough, you now need to plan for a future in which you may be incapacitated. Here's how to proceed.
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Can a Special Needs Trust Pay For Vacation?
Can you use SNT funds to travel and enjoy a vacation? Bespoke Estate Law explains -- if you need a trust fund lawyer in SC or NC, call us.
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Is Money from a Trust Fund Considered Income?
When is money from a trust considered income, and how does it affect Medicaid and other benefits? Bespoke Estate Law explains.
Continue ReadingHow Long Does a Special Needs Trust Last?
A special needs trust will continue until the primary beneficiary’s death, or if specific circumstances trigger the dissolution of the trust. Read more here.
Continue ReadingGuide to North Carolina Transfer on Death Deeds
If you reside in Wilmington or elsewhere in North Carolina, and are curious about the viability of a Transfer on Death deed, this blog is intended for you.
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How to Fund for Education in Your Estate Planning Strategy
Here's how to help your grandchildren and other heirs pay for school and university through your estate plan. If you live in SC or NC, give our firm a call.
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Does a Special Needs Trust Affect Social Security Benefits in South Carolina?
Can setting up a trust, which is an inherently good thing to do for your loved one, actually cost them important benefits? We will discuss this question below.
Continue ReadingCan Special Needs Trusts Pay for School or College in South Carolina?
In this blog, we will discuss the use of special needs trust (SNT) funds for educational purposes. If you have questions about your estate plan, call us.
Continue ReadingLegal Requirements for a Power of Attorney in South Carolina
A power of attorney designation gives you the peace of mind that comes with having a trustworthy individual in charge. But this process needs to be above board - follow these guidelines.
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What Documentation Do You Need to Form a Trust?
Ready to form a trust? Here's the documentation you will need. We strongly recommend that you work with a local estate planning attorney.
Continue ReadingHow Are Trusts Taxed in South Carolina?
Attorney Matthew Hurst discusses the taxation of trusts in South Carolina. For help with your trust, call our estate planning firm today.
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What Happens If Your Estate Plan Doesn’t Have a Beneficiary?
What happens when you don’t name a beneficiary? You may be setting your heirs up for months of legal turmoil. Read more here, or call a lawyer.
Continue ReadingWhat is the Threshold for an Estate to go to Probate in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, there is a threshold that estates must cross before going to probate. This blog explains the details.
Continue ReadingHow Are Trusts Taxed in North Carolina?
Attorney Matthew Hurst, a NC and SC-based estate planning attorney, discusses the taxation of trusts in North Carolina.
Continue ReadingHow To Set Up a Trust in South Carolina
Bespoke Estate Law explains the trust formation process in South Carolina. If you need estate planning help, call for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingHow Does Survivorship Life Insurance Affect Estate Planning?
Bespoke Estate Law, a SC-based firm, explains survivorship life insurance and how it may affect your estate plan.
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Estate Planning Checklist: Complete Estate Planning Guide
Estate planning can be complicated and overwhelming. This guide from Bespoke Estate Law, a SC-based firm, makes things easier.
Continue ReadingAt What Age Should Consider Estate Planning?
How young is too young to start an estate plan? How old is too old? Bespoke Estate Law explains.
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What is a Revocable Trust? Bespoke Estate Law Explains
Is a revocable trust a good option for you? Here are the pros & cons of these trusts, as well as how to establish one.
Continue ReadingHow To Set Up a Will in South Carolina
Bespoke Estate Law explains wills, how to create one, and other estate planning needs in South Carolina. Call for a free consultation.
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