Many people in North Carolina use trusts as estate planning tools. These types of accounts can provide significant benefits in terms of estate tax planning and give funders a measure…
There are an estimated 1,800 estates that will be subject to federal estate taxes after the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The legislation increased the federal estate…
Because you love your family a great deal, you undoubtedly do not want to place them in a difficult position unnecessarily. However, if you do not create an estate plan…
When North Carolina residents start the estate planning process, they should pay close attention to who is appointed to various roles in the estate. There are a number of different…
North Carolina residents who want to incorporate trusts into their estate plans should be wary of whose advice they use. Some professionals may provide advice that is not complex enough…
North Carolina residents who are concerned about keeping their money safe for future generations may benefit from creating a spendthrift trust. Such a trust could help prevent creditors from making…
Trusts can be an important part of financial and estate planning for many people in North Carolina, and the decision about what type of trust to create can be influenced…
When you welcome a new baby into your family, it changes your life in many ways. There are those temporary adjustments, like late nights, diaper changes and high chairs. However,…
North Carolina residents may find it beneficial to consult a professional estate planner when making arrangements for how their estate is to be handled after their death. Consulting a team…
Some people in North Carolina may have a will, but in some situations, a will may not be enough. There may be other elements to the estate plan as well…