Estate Planning with Emotional Intelligence -Triangle Estate Lawyers

Estate planner guiding family with emotional intelligence during a legal consultation in North Carolina

Estate planning with emotional intelligence helps families make thoughtful, values-driven decisions—not just financial ones.  At Triangle Estate Lawyers, we know that effective estate planning is about more than just documents.    It’s a deeply personal process shaped by  emotions, relationships, and legacy.  As a result, we believe emotional intelligence—including empathy, self-awareness, and social skills—is essential. […]

Summer Estate Planning for Families: Is Your Plan Ready?

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School’s Out — Is Your Family’s Legal Plan Ready for Summer? As the school year winds down and families shift into summer mode, most of us are focused on vacations, camps, and a slower pace of life. However, summer also brings unique risks — more travel, more caretakers, and more moving parts. As a result, […]

Estate Planning for Children with Disabilities: Trusts, ABLE Accounts, and Benefit Protection

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Estate planning for children with disabilities often requires more than traditional financial planning. These plans must account for long-term care, access to public benefits, and ongoing support tailored to each child’s unique circumstances. Many parents choose a supplemental or disability-focused trust to provide ongoing support without affecting eligibility for Medicaid or SSI. These trusts let […]