Trusts
Trust Trend: Make Heirs Wait
How long will it take you to receive your inheritance in North Carolina? If our state follows a national trend, the time…
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…
Asset Protection Risks From Prior Marriages
As the rate of divorce in America hovers at 50 percent, couples and families might not only experience loss of assets through…
Dave Ramsey Might be Misinformed About Living Trusts
Well-known financial guru and speaker Dave Ramsey shares advice regarding managing debt and finances with millions of people. Many folks have managed…
Tax Considerations in Structuring Inheritances
When dividing assets in an estate plan, the testator might be inclined to evenly split assets for heirs. However, if not planned…
3 Questions to Ask if You Own Real Property With Joint Title in NC
There are several ways to hold joint title to real property in North Carolina. The manner of ownership will affect how the…
Changes to North Carolina Trust Code Affect Estate Planning
In August 2015, the Act to Amend the Law Governing Estate Planning and Fiduciaries (Senate Bill 336) was enacted to modify North Carolina’s Uniform…
North Carolina Special Needs Planning Update: Pending Autism Bill
Individuals in North Carolina with estate plans that include special needs planning might need to revise them soon. North Carolina Senate Bill 676,…
Including Jewelry in North Carolina Estate Plans
June is a popular choice of month for weddings. At the end of this past June, same-sex marriage was legalized following the…
