LGBTQ+ Estate Planning in North Carolina
While estate planning is important for all North Carolinians, it may be even more crucial for individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, or transgender. When the U.S. Supreme Court legalized marriage equality in 2015, some legal matters became simpler for those belonging to the LGBTQ+ community. However, if you identify as a member of this community and still harbor confusion regarding legal issues — including how to best plan for your life and death – you are not alone. Consulting with an experienced estate planning attorney can help you create a sustainable plan for your future.
As a long-time advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, The Law Offices of Cheryl David is uniquely qualified to offer estate planning advice to gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, and transgender individuals. Our legal team not only serves individuals interested in end-of-life planning, but also assists young families who desire to protect their own interests using the current legal tools available to North Carolina residents.
Our attorneys have provided support to gay couples and LGBTQ+ individuals for many years now. We prioritize keeping up-to-date with changes to North Carolina law and how those changes may affect you as an LGBTQ+ person. We’re here to help clients in Greensboro, Guilford County, and surrounding North Carolina counties. We offer you a personalized plan and can answer all of your questions including:
Why is Estate Planning essential for the LGBTQ+ community?
Federal and North Carolina law has advanced significantly when it comes to protecting the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, and transgender individuals. With the advent of marriage equality, you and your spouse now possess the legal ability to avail yourselves of the automatic protections that come with marriage. For example, you may invoke the right to transfer tax-free assets to your spouse when you pass away.
Of course, national marriage equality only comprises one building block of full equality for LGBTQ+ individuals and families under the law. Estate planning remains a critical component of creating a thriving family during your life and beyond – and marriage equality legislation offered no advancement on the topic.
What Will My Estate Plan Entail?
When you attend your initial estate planning appointment, your attorney will seek to understand the big picture of your life’s important relationships, priorities, and assets. Based on this conversation, your attorney will help you create an estate plan that precisely addresses the unique needs of your own personal situation. You can bring up with your attorney any pressing questions about incapacity or illness, guardianship of your children, transfer of your estate’s assets, etc. You should ask your attorney about the range of estate planning actions you can take to assure yourself that your family’s future is under your control, even in the case of your own disability or death.
Your estate planning attorney can assist you with identifying each distinct component that should be included in your unique estate plan. Some legal instruments available to you may include:
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How Can Estate Planning with The Law Offices of Cheryl David Help Me as An LGBTQ+ Individual?
The Law Offices of Cheryl David stands ready to assist you with your estate planning needs. Our attorneys utilize every legal resource to help gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, and transgender individuals ensure that North Carolina law works in your favor – despite state law’s history of disfavor towards the community.
Numerous legal tools exist to protect you and your family according to your situation. When you visit our offices, our friendly and compassionate legal team will ensure the best estate planning approach is made available to you and your loved ones. If you are a proud LGBTQ+ individual, please consider taking the necessary measures to protect yourself and your loved ones today. If you live in Greensboro, Guilford County, or any of the surrounding counties, our attorneys can help.
Give us a call at (336) 717-0375 or contact us online to learn more about LGBTQ+ estate planning.