Entries by SLGlaw

May Day for War Period Veterans: What We Don’t Know

The first day in May is important for several celebratory reasons. Among the many celebrations is Law Day: a celebration of the rule of law and its contributions to the freedom we enjoy as Americans. Part of an attorney’s role is knowing the rules and how to use them to help clients. And it’s all […]

Are My Out-of-State Estate Planning Documents Valid?

Moving to the great state of North Carolina?  Do you already have estate planning documents in place? Will your estate planning documents be applicable in the new state? The great legal answer is, it depends. The bottom line is that anyone who moves to another state should have their documents reviewed. Under the U. S. […]

A Pension that Isn’t Really a Pension

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a monster of bureaucracy, making it difficult for Veterans to receive any kind of assistance. The VA requires an application in order to get anything—you must fill out lengthy forms to apply for disability, for pension and the like—and the first answer is always “no.” Receiving a […]

How Remarriage Effects Your Social Security Benefit

The rules for claiming Social Security are important when it comes to remarriage. But most people don’t know what options are available to them. The determining factor in terms of remarriage and Social Security benefits has to do with at what age you remarry. Couples marrying for a second (or subsequent) time before age sixty […]

Educational Funding in Your Retirement Plan

For many families, contributing to a child’s education is equally as important as saving for retirement. Unfortunately, it is difficult to know, even tricky, which vehicle will help you the most. Generally, the best way to save is to contribute at least $200 to $300 each month to the investment vehicle you want to use […]