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Our latest newsletter is out. We talk about A Thank you letter from the IRS (Fictional, of course) and our new site www.EZNCWills.com The newsletter can be accessed here.

The Law Offices of Jeffrey G. Marsocci, PLLC just went live with an online Simple Will information system and ordering platform. The website, located at www.EZNCWills.com provides a 60 minute audio presentation on Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and the other basic but critical life and estate planning documents. The system also sends out several educational e-mails over a period of two weeks to re-emphasize important documents and elements of life and estate planning. In addition, North Carolina residents can also enter the necessary information for creation of their Simple Will Package, and an attorney will now communicate with the clients to properly draft and execute the documents at our law office.

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On July 23, The Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolinas held another Drag Bingo fundraiser, hosting a nearly sold out crowd and bringing in more than $7,000 to help people living with HIV/AIDS. Among the supporters at the events were the Human Rights Campaign, The Kiwanis Young Professionals of Greater Raleigh, and our own Law Offices of Jeffrey G. Marsocci, PLLC. “As a long standing supporter of The Alliance, we show our commitment not only by words of support but also through our presence,” Client Services Director Kathleen Marsocci said. “In these tough economic times and with all of the budget cuts affecting victims of this terrible disease, it is more important than ever for everyone willing to stand together and help.”

By Dayo Aladeniyi, Legal Intern

In today’s world of DIY (do-it-yourself), it would seem there is no easier way to save money than DIY legal services, such as creating your will. In an effort to effectively use the new genre of e-lawyering, a forum whereby lawyers can meet clients and practice online, lawyers are presenting new software programs to help consumers perform legal services themselves. Cost is a substantial impediment for people seeking legal services. So websites such as LegalZoom and Rocket Lawyer appear to be a solution. Due to the minimized costs of these products, people think they can avoid the hassle of paying a lawyer to create a will for them. However, Consumer Reports recently did a study with LegalZoom, Rocket Lawyer, and Quicken WillMaker Plus. They found that these software programs are not an adequate substitute for having a lawyer draft a will specifically designed for each client.

Last week I had the opportunity to both present and learn at The Estate Plan’s annual Advanced Institute, and this year it was held in Nashville, Tennessee. While there are always huge opportunities to learn about cutting edge estate and tax planning issues, we were fortunate enough to arrive early and do a few non-work things. On the Saturday before, we stopped off in Lynchburg to tour the Jack Daniel’s Distillery and see their world famous “Tennessee Whiskey” being made. We were also fortunate enough to get the guided tour from Dusty, a grandson of the second Master Distiller whose mother and brother also work at the distillery.

Raleigh Geriatric Care Management is pleased to announce that the Adult Children of Aging Parents Support Group resumes. The support group is made up of adult children of aging parents and caregivers who give and recieve both emotional and practical support and exchange information. People who have been through , or are going through, a [...]

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A few weeks ago I saw the doctor and realized I wasn’t 25 anymore. While I had gradually dropped a good 40 pounds of weight over the last two years, the doctor still gave me a good talking to about good nutrition and consistent exercise. In recent years I was going to the gym “when I could fit it in,” and food was whatever I had around the office at the time, and McDonald’s was a staple while on the road. (While in recent years McDonald’s has been excellent about offering healthier alternatives to the double hamburgers and McChickens, I wasn’t choosing those alternatives.) I was told in no uncertain terms that a strict, healthier diet was needed, and daily exercise was now a priority and not “when I could fit it in.” Here’s the info on what I’ve been doing food-wise; the exercise will come in a later article.