Married couples in North Carolina might want to know about the possible tax benefits they could be eligible for, and an AB trust is one tool that a couple may…
Thanks to advances in medical and pharmaceutical technology, people are living longer. Sadly, not everyone gets to enjoy a long life free from disease, injury or mental deficiencies. Preparing for…
Most North Carolina residents do not have as much money as late celebrities like Prince, Whitney Houston or Heath Ledger. However, everyone can take a lesson from the estate planning…
Many North Carolina want to avoid having their estates go through the probate process, but they may not be sure how they can do so. For real estate and other…
North Carolina voters likely know that a debate has been brewing regarding the enforcement of estate and gift taxes. Donald Trump inquired about the possibility of repealing the federal estate…
A special needs trust may be an effective tool for parents who are concerned about their child’s welfare after they are gone. Putting assets into such a trust may ensure…
A trust is a tool for property management, and one that is set up in North Carolina or anywhere else will eventually come to an end. In general, a trust…
More than half the nation’s citizens who are over 55 years old are in second, third or subsequent marriages. This number includes seniors in all states including North Carolina, and…
Most North Carolina residents can maintain investment portfolios without encountering any concerns over conflicts of interest. However, when a person is elected to public office, conflicts of interest are a…
When an estate goes through the probate process, it is an attempt to determine that a testator’s will is valid. It may also attempt to locate any beneficiaries or other…