NC Law Authorizes the Government Confiscation of Estates
Government Confiscation of Estates A little-noticed provision of North Carolina law gives the state sweeping power to confiscate a person’s entire estate when they die. Under NCGS 116B-2.2, the government is authorized to step in after death, take control of homes, bank accounts, investments, and personal property, and absorb that wealth into state coffers. The […]
Gen X Conversations: When “Later” Becomes Too Late
In this episode of Gen X Conversations, we confronted something every Gen Xer with aging parents eventually faces: the messy, emotional, and often overwhelming process of making decisions when parents can’t—or won’t—make them themselves. Whether it’s closets stuffed with furniture no one wants, step-siblings circling around the family home, or parents insisting “we’ll deal with […]
Why We’re Sharing Estate Chaos Stories
(And Why You Should Watch) As estate planning attorneys, our job is straightforward: help families avoid problems by planning correctly up front. That’s what we focus on every day—clear advice, the right legal documents, and solutions that keep the courts, the government, and unnecessary drama out of your family’s future. But here’s the thing… Social […]