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Do you have what it takes to be a special needs trustee?

If someone you know has a child who has some type of disability, your friend may have asked you to serve as a special needs trustee. Before you accept the…

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What expenses can a special needs trust pay?

If your child has certain physical, mental or emotional disabilities, he or she simply may not be able to work. This, of course, means your son or daughter is likely…

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What can a trust accomplish that a will cannot?

When you draft your will in North Carolina, you may find that there are limits to what it accomplishes. A will gives you a chance to say where you want…

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The benefits of a revocable trust

Estate planning can ensure the distribution of your assets according to your wishes when the time comes. To make sure this happens, there are various tools and legal documents available…

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Guardianship and estate planning

When parents plan their estates, one key inclusion is guardianships. This is especially important for parents of children who may never be able to live on their own. And, while…

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Power of attorney abuse: Who is culpable?

Power of attorney gives someone the legal authority to act for someone else. It is common for aging adults to authorize a trusted agent to make financial or medical decisions…

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Common estate planning mistakes to avoid

Making an estate plan is the best thing you can do for yourself and your loved ones here in North Carolina. Despite your good intentions, mistakes can make the life…

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Why should you have a health care directive?

If you’ve spent the time creating your will, you may feel like that task is complete. You can rest assured your requests will be honored upon your death. But an…

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How guardianships help North Carolina families

Guardianships can play an important role in the lives of North Carolina families. When a guardianship is set up, an individual or agency is appointed by the court to make…

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Are Millennials finally estate planning?

As estate planning has risen in popularity over the past few years, perhaps, the largest uptick in estate planners has been Millennials, at least according to a study by Trust…

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