Estates
5 Concerns for First-Time Executors
Many individuals have never served as executor before. A person serving as executor for the first time must manage the time demands…
North Carolina Small Estates Administration
Executors may discover throughout the course of estate administration that the value of the estate falls within North Carolina’s statutory threshold for…
First Forms for North Carolina Executors
Certain forms must be filed before an individual may begin serving as executor or administrator of an estate in North Carolina. Probate…
Factors That Affect Length of Probate
The duration of a North Carolina probate administration depends on a variety of factors. Simple estates may be settled in less than…
Managing Estate Assets
One of an executor’s many responsibilities is preserving estate assets until distribution. In order to manage estate assets, the executor must first access and…
3 Reasons Why an Executor May Resign
Occasionally an individual serving as executor of an estate in North Carolina must resign from their role. The executor must file a…
Possible Tax Items to Expect With Trump Adminstration
Our Chapel Hill tax attorneys prepared a brief overview of the tax changes anticipated under the forthcoming Trump Administration. Significant tax changes…
3 Errors North Carolina Executors Might Encounter Without Legal Counsel
Executors have time-consuming and complex matters to address after the death of a loved one. These individuals are placed in positions with…
NC Marriage Ruled Valid Despite Lack of Marriage License: How This Affects Estates
While case law is often fact-dependent and, thus, might not prove directly applicable to one’s own circumstances, it nevertheless provides precedent that…
Updating Revocable Trusts in North Carolina
Getting a revocable trust established and properly funded is a significant accomplishment in structuring one’s estate plan, yet it is not an…
