D. A. Johnson Law PLLC

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05/07/2026

Making $120k doesn’t mean you’re paying 24% on everything.

That’s not how taxes work.

Your income is taxed in layers:
👉 Some at 10%
👉 Some at 12%
👉 Some at 22%
👉 Only the top portion at 24%

That’s why your actual tax rate is much lower.

You’re taxed in layers—not at one flat rate.

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04/26/2026

RSUs can be great compensation…

But they can also create a tax surprise.

Many people think they’re taxed when they sell.

In reality, they’re usually taxed when they vest.

That means you can owe taxes—even if you haven’t sold anything.

Understanding the timing makes a big difference.

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04/24/2026

Most businesses don’t need a full-time lawyer…

But they do need legal guidance.

That’s where fractional general counsel comes in.

Instead of hiring someone full-time, businesses can get ongoing legal support on a part-time basis.

That can include:
👉 Contract review
👉 Risk management
👉 Structuring deals
👉 Handling issues before they become problems

It’s a practical way to get legal help—without the cost of a full-time hire.

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04/22/2026

You have a will—that’s great.
But what if something happens while you’re still alive?

An accident. Illness. Dementia.
Your will doesn’t help in those situations.

Without proper planning, your family may have to go to court just to help you.

A will is important—but it’s not the whole plan.

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04/16/2026

You get married on December 31st.

One of you lives in North Carolina.
The other lives in Texas (no state income tax).

You file your taxes jointly…
Seems simple, right?
Not always.

North Carolina may still tax income earned while one spouse was a resident.

So even though you’re filing jointly…
👉 You have to be careful how income is allocated
👉 You need the correct residency status

Same situation—very different outcomes depending on how it’s handled.

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04/15/2026

Let me give you a situation that surprises a lot of people…
• Mom and stepdad divorce.
• Mom keeps the house.
• Stepdad moves out.
• But the deed never gets updated.

Years later, Mom passes away without a will.
She has one child.

So who gets the house?

Most people think they know the answer…
But in North Carolina, it often depends on how the deed is written.

Same situation—completely different outcome depending on the details.

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04/12/2026

Thinking about naming your child as a beneficiary?

In North Carolina, minors generally can’t receive inherited money directly.

That means:
👉 A court may have to step in
👉 There may be delays and extra costs
👉 And at 18, your child could receive full control

That may not be what you intended.

A trust can help you control how and when that money is used.

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04/10/2026

Quick reminder…
Your life insurance does NOT follow your will.

It goes to whoever is listed as the beneficiary.

So if that’s outdated…
👉 That’s where the money goes
Not what your will says.
Not what your family expects.

This is one of the easiest mistakes to fix—but most people never check it.

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04/09/2026

A lot of parents do this thinking it helps…
They add their child to their bank account.

Seems simple, right?
Avoid probate. Help with bills. Make things easier.

But here’s the problem:
That money may legally belong to your child too.

Which means it could be exposed to:
👉 Divorce
👉 Creditors
👉 Lawsuits

There are better ways to handle this without putting your assets at risk.

Sometimes the “easy” solution creates bigger problems.

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04/08/2026

You took the time to get a will done.
That’s a great step.

But here’s what most people don’t realize…
In North Carolina, a will doesn’t avoid probate—it actually guarantees it.

That means:
👉 Time
👉 Cost
👉 Your estate becoming public record

The good news?
There are other tools that can help minimize or avoid probate:
Accounts with beneficiaries
Joint ownership
Trust planning

A will is important—but it’s usually just one piece of the plan.

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