When you take on the duties of administrator of someone’s estate or trustee of someone’s trust, you become a fiduciary. FindLaw explains that as such, you must work for the…
For many parents in North Carolina, the task of choosing another person, couple or family to assume guardianship of their children can be a serious matter. Parents can only hope…
North Carolina fans of the late musician Tom Petty may be aware that his family has been locked in a battle over his estate. At issue is the ambiguity of…
Some North Carolina residents who are creating an estate plan might not have considered what they need to do to ensure their executor or family members have access to any…
When people in Charlotte think about estate planning, they may consider where they want their belongings to go after they die. However, in many cases, they may not fully consider…
The death of legendary singer Aretha Franklin has shined a new spotlight for many North Carolina fans on the complications that can ensue from dying without a will. When the…
A person in North Carolina who is the fiduciary for a trust has an obligation to manage that trust responsibly. If the person lacks financial experience, a professional can be…
Some people in North Carolina and other states across the United States will reach a point where they are incapacitated and unable to provide care for themselves without some kind…
People in North Carolina who have been appointed executors of a loved one’s estate as well as those who have lost loved ones might wonder what the probate process is…
Ideally, residents of North Carolina will review their estate plans on a regular basis. Failing to do so could mean that it is missing key components such as an advanced…