Kenly Law Blog
How do estate taxes work?
If you expect to leave assets to your loved ones, you may have concerns about the taxes they will pay on your estate. While North Carolina no longer has an estate tax, your assets may be subject to federal taxes. Review the federal tax guidelines as you plan your...
4 methods of dividing your valuables among your kids
Distributing possessions to your children is a challenging part of settling an estate. It is more difficult dividing personal belongings compared to money. Planning ahead of time how you want to divide your jewelry, dishes, furniture, photos, artwork, clothing or...
Should you include digital assets in your estate plan?
Even though estate plans have historically focused on tangible assets like a home, classic cars or family heirlooms, a significant portion of modern lives are being lived online. While you can’t necessarily hold a digital avatar, these online assets can be just as...
Will Your Heirs Contest Your Will?
Assembling an estate plan requires a clear and direct focus on financial matters. You and your lawyer must parse through decades of dense paperwork to get a clear picture of your estate’s value. It can be easy to overlook important items during planning, including the...
The pitfalls of bad-mouthing your ex during divorce
As you go through the divorce process, you and your ex might experience a whole range of feelings, including pain or anger. Maybe you feel bitter toward your ex about the way your marriage came to an end. In turn, not being happy with the situation might cause you or...
5 tips for an effective child custody exchange
Even if divorce is the best solution for the future of all involved parties, there will likely be emotional stress and hurt feelings. When children are involved, all possible steps should be taken to remain civil, avoid public disputes and shield the child from any...
Three signs a divorce may be coming
Raising a family, dealing with work, and balancing everything else life throws at you can make it hard to notice signs that your marriage may be in danger. Recognizing the signs before divorce papers arrive may help you act to either prepare yourself for the divorce,...
3 ways to keep your children out of co-parent issues
Although you might feel the weight of your divorce the heaviest, it can also be difficult on your kids too. So, the last thing you should do is make a child a messenger between you and your ex-spouse or talk about your ex in a negative light in front of your children....
Tips and tricks to help divorced couples communicate
For divorced couples who are also parents, the relationship doesn’t always end when the divorce is final. You and your ex-spouse will have to stay in regular contact for the sake of your kids, but you have trouble communicating. What can you do to maintain a civil...
Making advance care planning part of your estate plan
Like most of us, you want to be in charge of your own medical care. Right now, you can express yourself to your doctors and participate in decision making about your care. For example, you can choose if you want to take a medication that carries potentially serious...
