Asset Protection
North Carolina Ranks in Top 15 for Trust Decanting
Attorney Steven J. Oshins, the force behind the annual Domestic Asset Protection Trust and Dynasty Trust Rankings, released the inaugural Trust Decanting Rankings Chart. The chart…
Estate Planning and Real Estate Titles in North Carolina
Some families attempt to manage their own estate planning. For those who own a home and plan to eventually leave the home…
Mistakes in Beneficiary Designations
Beneficiary designations are an important tool in estate planning – one must always remember that their terms trump the distributions provided in…
Elective Share Changes in North Carolina
The elective share law is designed for surviving spouses to provide them with a portion of their partner’s estate if what was…
Equitable Distribution Process in North Carolina
TrustCounsel’s Gregory Herman-Giddens will present ‘Tax Aspects of Equitable Distribution’ on October 30th in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at a day-long seminar through…
Top 5 States for Dynasty Trusts
Dynasty trusts in North Carolina offer creditor and asset protection for future generations while at the same time legally bypassing certain taxes….
BVI Accounts Under Scrutiny in 2014
A new law will reveal more details about United States taxpayers who maintain accounts in the British Virgin Islands. Starting in 2014,…
3 Things to Include in a North Carolina Prenuptial Agreement
Creating a North Carolina prenuptial (premarital) agreement for engaged couples empowers both partners with the ability to decide what happens to their…
Updated: Top States for Domestic Asset Protection Trusts 2013
Our asset protection lawyers in Chapel Hill shared Steve Oshins’ Annual Domestic Asset Protection Trust State Rankings earlier this year, and now…
Estate Planning Tips for Second Homes
North Carolina coastal properties from Corolla down to Sunset Beach are attractive investment homes that can be rented out during the summer…
