Marital estate rights create the potential for catastrophic consequences should a spouse pass away at a time when the parties are physically separated but have not yet signed a separation agreement or been granted a divorce....more
11/26/2024
/ Beneficiary Designations ,
Divorce ,
Estate Planning ,
Intestate Succession ,
Life Insurance ,
Marital Assets ,
North Carolina ,
Prenuptial Agreements ,
Retirement Plan ,
Separation Agreement ,
Wills
One's ownership in a closely held business (often a family business) may be affected by a separation or divorce. In many situations, the business will be joined as a party in an equitable distribution lawsuit. " One's...more
11/11/2024
/ Classification ,
Distribution Rules ,
Divorce ,
Equitable Distribution ,
Estate-Tax Exemption ,
Family Businesses ,
Gift-Tax Exemption ,
Marital Assets ,
Marriage ,
Prenuptial Agreements ,
Separation ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Valuation