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Raleigh Now Has #2 Fastest-Growing Senior Population
The Raleigh-Durham area is becoming an increasingly attractive retirement destination, with an influx of relocating retirees combining with long-time residents that choose…
3 Ways to Gift for College
Family members have the best intentions when they offer money to cover college expenses, but if they neglect to use a wise…
LegalZoom Files Suit Against NC State Bar
The online legal forms provider LegalZoom.com recently filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina State Bar in Wake County Superior Court, requesting…
IRS Guidance for Executors of 2010 Estates
Given the new basis reporting requirement for the estate of decedents dying in 2010, these new FAQ from the IRS are welcome…
Family of NC Man Wrongly Declared Dead Sues Medical Examiner
Sounds like a nightmare, but it’s true. After an auto accident, Larry Green was put into a body bag and refrigerated. The…
The 12 Keys to Proper Estate Planning
All of us know the Christmas song The 12 days of Christmas. Keeping with the holiday theme, I have come up with…
Older Estate Plans Should Be Reviewed
While folks who put an estate plan into place years, or even decades, ago are to be commended for planning ahead, they…
Where’s My Refund?
Excerpts from a recent IRS Memo: WASHINGTON — Taxpayers who have filed their federal income tax returns and are expecting their refunds…
Stimulus Bill – Here Come the Tax Rebates
Click “Continue Reading” for a concise summary of, and some commentary on, the Stimulus Bill signed into law last week by President…
Making a Gift? – Make Sure You Know the Rules
Gifting property can be an effective way to spend down assets for future Medicaid eligibility and to reduce estate tax liability. Many…
