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Estate Planning | 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 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…

Estate Planning Law Updates | Estate Tax

Federal Estate Tax Exemption for 2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) was signed into law on December 22, 2017. With it came sweeping changes to many different sections of the tax…

Estate Planning Law Updates | Estate Tax

Tax Reform 2017: What Can We Expect?

How Will Estate Planning and Business Be Impacted by Tax Reform? While there hasn’t been a bill that has passed both chambers of Congress just yet, let’s break down how…

Wills

What Happens if a Spouse Dies Without a Will in NC?

Spouse Dies Without a Will in NC – What Now? A common question we receive is “what happens if a spouse dies without a will in NC?” Well, it depends…