Blog

Home /  Blog

Do you really need a special needs trust for your child?

You may already know that your special needs child cannot have assets over a certain amount in order to receive benefits from the government. This limitation may make it seem…

Read More

The various types of trusts

North Carolina residents may take advantage of a variety of trusts as part of their overall estate plan. For instance, a testamentary trust is one that is included in a…

Read More

Estate tax and gift tax exemptions may rise in 2018

Couples in North Carolina and throughout America may see their joint federal estate tax exemption climb above $11 million in 2018. It is also likely that the gift tax exemption…

Read More

How to properly pass on an IRA

North Carolina residents who have an IRA may designate a beneficiary to the account or otherwise include it in an estate plan. How it is accounted for generally depends on…

Read More

Risk mitigation for trustees

As an increasing number of North Carolina residents are establishing new estate plans, trusts are becoming more complex. Today’s trusts contain many more assets, including entire businesses. As new trusts…

Read More

How to pick the right successor trustee

A living trust can provide many benefits to North Carolina residents. Part of creating such a trust is naming a trustee. While this may seem like an easy thing to…

Read More

Educational trusts and estate planning

Parents and grandparents living in North Carolina are often concerned about the cost of higher education. These individuals often seek out ways to begin saving and investing early so that…

Read More

The uses of a funeral trust

People in North Carolina who are creating an estate plan might want to consider a funeral trust. If a person has enough money to pay for long-term care and funeral…

Read More

Avoiding estate taxes on life insurance

With good planning, North Carolina residents may be able to deal with life insurance policies in a manner that minimizes estate tax consequences. Proper planning can help in this regard.…

Read More

Creating trusts in blended families

North Carolina couples who are creating an estate plan and who have children from previous marriages might be concerned about making sure that children are treated equally. For example, one…

Read More

Recent Posts

Categories

Archives