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Wills

What’s the Difference between a Will and a Living Will?

Estate planning tools work together to create the legacy you imagined and to effectuate your wishes from a legal standpoint. But it’s important to understand what each tool does and…

Estate Administration | Executors | Trusts

What’s the Difference between an Executor and a Trustee?

When utilizing trust-based planning as part of your overall estate planning solution, both a will and a revocable living trust are used to create a comprehensive estate plan. The will…

Trusts | Wills

Can I Amend My Will or Trust in North Carolina?

Getting your estate plan in place can be both stressful and a great relief. You’re making such important decisions that you just don’t want to make the wrong choice for…

Estate Planning | NC Estate Planning Basics | Trusts | Wills

Estate Planning in North Carolina: Do I Need a Will or a Trust?

A common question that comes up during consultations, networking meetings, seminars, estate plan reviews, or sometimes at a neighborhood gathering is: “Do I need a will or a trust?” When…

Asset Protection Planning | Protecting Your Kids

Protecting Assets for your Kids after Divorce

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it once more: trusts are best used for asset protection, not probate avoidance. But what do I mean by asset protection? I mean…