I often have clients whose estate planning documents (i.e. Wills, Powers of Attorney or Healthcare Powers of Attorney) are purchased as a gift by an adult child or other family member. Estate planning truly is the gift that keeps on giving. When you make sure a loved one has prepared for uncertainty, incapacitation or death, you are helping to ease that person's mind. When a loved one takes the steps to prepare for the same, they are removing that burden from their family and

Today is Primary Election Day in North Carolina and also the first election cycle where the new North Carolina Voter Identification law will be enforced. Here's what you need to know before heading out to the polls today. Most voters will be required to show a valid form of photo identification. Acceptable forms of photo identification include: North Carolina Drivers License or Permit Expired (by no more than 4 years) North Carolina Drivers License or Permit North Carolina Id