Estate plans are not simple matters, and the people who oversee them - executors - do not have an easy task at hand. What exactly do these executors have to manage? What do they hold responsibility for when it comes to keeping an estate plan processed as necessary?...
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What you should know about spendthrift trusts
Do you want to make a trust for your child, but you want to keep him or her from squandering the inheritance? If so, a spendthrift trust might be the way to go. This type of trust ensures that the beneficiary will not be able to mishandle your assets. While a...
Important points about charitable trusts in North Carolina
For North Carolina residents who have been fortunate enough to accrue wealth and have a successful life, there is often a desire to give back and help those who are in need. As part of their preparation for the future, they will often think about donating to...
Understanding the basics of trusts
Trusts are a valuable estate planning tool to include in an estate plan. For that reason, all estate planners should be familiar with the basics of trusts and how a trust may be able to help ensure their wishes for their estate are fulfilled if they decide to include...
Using a special needs trust to provide for a disabled child
One of the central purposes of preparing an estate plan is to provide the needs of all of the children of the maker of the will. If one of those children happens to be disabled, the planning becomes even more complicated. One of the best – and most used – estate...
Estate planning can help keep the family money
We get it, estate planning seems daunting. But, in the midst of the craziness of the last year or two, it has become quite the popular topic in the news and on social media. This is because estate planning is how we plan for the inevitable, death and taxes....
Why should I establish a trust if I already have a will?
It is commonly known that having a will is important if you have a preference regarding who you want to inherit your property and assets when you die. Many people in Charlotte have taken the wise step of executing a will. But is a will their only estate planning tool?...
Taking care of a child with special needs
The care and attention that loved ones give to a child with special needs does not end when they grow up. Fortunately, there are government programs that can give basic support to such individuals for food, clothing and shelter. But the assistance may not provide...
What are your options for trusts?
You feel ready to tend to your estate plan, and you learn about wills and trusts. Do you understand the different trust options? CNN Money describes multiple legal entity types. Determine which suits your needs most favorably. Revocable/Irrevocable With a revocable...
What are the benefits of a living trust?
Even with a last will and testament in place, you may still want to create a living trust. While a will dictates what you would like done with your assets and property once you pass, names guardians and appoints an executor to look over the estate, a living trust can...
