GOODMAN LAW, P.A.
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

I place a strong emphasis on the quality of work I perform for my clients. Because I own the firm, I don’t have managing partners exerting pressure to “crank out the work” or achieve a level of billable hours. I can take the time to converse with my clients and make sure they understand how what I do for them helps them meet their needs and achieve their goals. I have called Raleigh my home since the young age of 1½ (almost a native!). I was in the 50th graduating class of Broughton High School and attended N.C. State University where I received degrees in Business Management and Economics. I earned my law degree, JD All your debts that come due will be paid from the assets of your estate. However, if you own land subject to a mortgage, unless you provide otherwise in your will, the person to whom you leave the land, takes the land subject to the mortgage. The executor will not pay off the mortgage. If this is not what you desire, you may direct the executor to pay the mortgage out of the other estate assets. The “executor” handles your estate, which means that this person does everything necessary to carry out the intentions of your will, complete your business affairs, and satisfy court requirements. More specifically, the executor will collect your assets, pay your debts, compute and pay any taxes that are due and distribute the remainder of your property to the beneficiaries named in your will. This usually takes six months to a year. Your will is the best place to name who will physically take care of minor children, should you die before your children are grown and on their own (legally at age 18). You should pick one or more persons you would trust with your children, and equally important, people who are willing to take on the tremendous responsibility of taking care of your children. Whatever you do, contact these people and get their permission before you name them in your will.