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Including Organ Donation Instruction in Your Estate Plan

November 28, 2018 by John Potter

Creating your estate plan doesn’t just include making sure your assets go to the right people.  It also includes deciding how you want other affairs to be handled after your death.  Organ donation is one of the issues to consider when creating your plan.  We’ve outlined information below to help you explore your options.  If you have any questions, or if you’d like to include your organ donation wishes in your plan, meet with a qualified estate planning attorney. Organ donation is a great way … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Organ Donation Tagged With: Estate Plan, Estate Planning Attorney, Organ Donation

Senior Pet Owners Should Consider Creating a Pet Trust

July 5, 2018 by John Potter

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As our Florence elder law attorneys have seen, many pet owners believe they can simply leave money behind for their pets in their wills. While they may have good intentions, you simply cannot include your pet in your will and expect that they will be cared for. The reason is that a pet is considered property, just like a car or jewelry, and so, a pet cannot "inherit" money from you through your will. Ultimately, no matter how detailed your will may be with regard to your pet, you are not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elder Law Tagged With: Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Pet Planning, Pet Protection, Wills, Wills and Trusts

Florence Elder Law Attorneys Can Help with the Difficult Issues

June 28, 2018 by John Potter

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There may come a time when your elderly loved ones start showing signs of having diminished capacity. When that happens, you will need to establish a way to help them manage their affairs. Some of the most obvious signs of diminishing capacity include loss of memory and disorientation. If you have noticed these signs it may be time to take action and the first step is to create an incapacity plan. Unfortunately, this type of planning can be difficult for you and your family. Let our Florence … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elder Law Tagged With: Avoiding Family Feuds, Avoiding Guardianship Proceedings, estate challenges, Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Guardianship, incapacity, Incapacity Planning

Ask Your Trust Attorneys Which Type of Trust Will Meet Your Goals

June 19, 2018 by John Potter

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For most clients, deciding between creating irrevocable trusts and revocable trusts depends on the need for retaining control of assets. There are, in fact, some very distinct differences that should be considered as you make the decision. Trusts have been around for a very long time, but they’ve only really begun to gain mainstream acceptance in the last several decades. When it comes to choosing between an irrevocable and a revocable trust, our Charlotte trust attorneys can help you decide … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Trusts Tagged With: Avoiding Probate, Creating a trust, Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Irrevocable Trust, Living Trusts, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Probate, Revocable Living Trust, Revocable Living Trusts

The Importance of Using Your Estate Plan to Appoint a Guardian

July 5, 2011 by John Potter

Many parents put off their need for an estate plan.  However, as a parent, it’s important to plan as soon as possible so that you and your family are protected throughout life. One of your most important decisions is the naming of a guardian. Naming a good guardian ensures that your children will always be in good hands. Take a look at the example below to better understand this important estate planning need.  If you have any questions, or if you’d like to begin your estate plan, consult with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blended Families, Estate Planning, Estate Planning for Minors, Wills Tagged With: Avoiding Court Intervention, Estate Plan, Guardian, Wills

Is it Okay to Leave Unequal Inheritances in My Estate Plan?

June 27, 2011 by John Potter

As you create your estate plan, you will be forced to make decisions about how to distribute your assets after your death.  Many individuals have trouble deciding how to do this.  It can be especially difficult trying to decide if you want to leave unequal shares to your children.  Take a look at the information below to help make this important decision.  If you have any questions about choosing how to divide your assets when creating your estate plan, meet with an estate planning attorney. If … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Inheritance Planning Tagged With: Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Estate Planning Attorney, Inheritance Planning, unequal inheritances

9 Things to Remember When Creating Your Estate Plan (part 2 of 2)

June 6, 2011 by John Potter

As discussed in our previous blog post, there are many things to consider when creating an estate plan for the first time.  If you’re thinking about starting your planning, you will want to make careful decisions so that your needs are met and your family is protected.  Take a look at the remaining 9 things to remember when creating your estate plan.  If you have any questions, or if you’d like to begin your estate plan, meet with an estate planning attorney. Don’t forget to consider emergency … [Read more...]

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9 Things to Remember When Creating Your Estate Plan (part 1 of 2)

June 3, 2011 by John Potter

Are you just getting started with your estate plan goals?  If so, you will need to plan carefully so that all of your needs are met.  It’s important to stay informed throughout the process so that you fully understand the estate planning documents that you are creating.  Take a look at the following 9 things to remember when creating your estate plan.  This guide will help inform you of the essential things when creating your plan.  If you have any questions about how to begin your estate plan, … [Read more...]

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John Potter has been a real pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable and explains things in a very simplistic manner so the average person can understand how/why the laws are written. He is very attentive and asks questions in such a way that not only helps him understand your goals, but also helps you think about what type of goals and expectations you should be considering. Exemplary client service.
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My husband and I selected Ms. Potter to assist with our small business. She responsive and attentive every time I have a question or need assistance, and is extremely knowledgeable and able to answer any legal question I have had. I know I can count on Ms. Potter for all of my business legal needs and I would highly recommend her to anyone needing legal assistance with such.
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Overall The Potter Firm was very professional. They took what could of been a very complicated process and were able to break it down so it was a lot easier to understand. We are confident we now have made the right decisions in our estate planning. Good firm to work with.
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