Being named a personal representative, also known as an executor, in a loved one’s will is a huge responsibility. The executor of a will has many duties, from paying beneficiaries…
Starting and growing a small business usually requires a tremendous amount of time, money and effort. Still, most small business owners do not have a succession plan. It takes time…
Creating a special needs trust is necessary if you have a child or dependent with special needs. However, persons with special needs often benefit from supplemental Security income (SSI) government…
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…
There are many examples of trusts when you get into estate planning. It is why you might want a second opinion since there is such a range to consider. You…
There may be days when it feels like you and your spouse are the only people in North Carolina who genuinely understand what your son or daughter requires to thrive.…
Planning for the future of your loved ones by preparing a will can help secure their futures, but perhaps you are unsure about where to begin. This issue is likely…
You decide the time has come to put your affairs in order. Estate planning may be a long and drawn-out affair. If you have people around whom you trust, the…
When North Carolina residents begin to craft a will or estate plan, there are many things to do. But one of the first things is finding an executor for your…
As an executor of a North Carolina will, you have a lot of work ahead of you. Chances are at least a portion of the estate must go through probate.…