Estate Planning
Children are the Most Important Thing
There’s been a lot of coverage in the news lately about the care and custody of young children of deceased parents. First…
Estate Plan Controversies
Celebrities are not the only individuals whose estate plans experience controversy. The Will of any individual may be contested in court. Some…
New Legal Library on Trusts, Estates, and Tax Law
TrustCounsel recently launched a Legal Library dedicated to trust and estate administration. The library is now a permanent free online resource with…
The Taboo Subject of Estate Planning and Firearms
Handling firearms in probate is not always a simple process. A guest post on Southern Gun Law Group by Certified Firearms Appraiser Dennis Gayness…
Remarriages and Inheritances in North Carolina
Individuals in North Carolina who have married more than once might have estate planning issues they are not aware of. Whether one…
Estate Planning for Multiple Homes
Individuals and families who own more than one home enjoy a number of benefits and face several challenges. Families may consider ownership…
Who Needs an Estate Plan?
Many individuals have the misconception that only families, those with significant assets, or business owners benefit from an estate plan. However, estate…
Does Your Executor Live Out-of-State?
Not all family members and trusted friends live nearby. When it comes to estate planning, appointing a responsible executor might mean that…
The Stress and Responsibilities Required of Executors
Individuals who choose to accept the role of executor, or personal representative, of a loved one’s estate have more to manage than…
Elective Share Waivers in North Carolina
North Carolina elective share law allows a surviving spouse to claim a portion of the decedent’s estate if assets bequeathed through other means…
