Have you recently lost a loved one and found yourself responsible for their estate? You may have heard the term “letters of testamentary” thrown about in conversations with lawyers and other professionals. But what exactly are letters of testamentary, and why do you need them? When someone dies leaving behind an estate, their assets must be managed according to their…

Have you been putting off making a will because you think it's too complicated and expensive to do it correctly? Making a will is essential for providing for your family, protecting your assets in probate court, and providing for minor children. Still, you shouldn’t create one without proper legal advice. Sadly, many people make the mistake of trying to make…

After amassing a vast estate during your professional career, it is understandable to be concerned about how your financial and real property will be organized and distributed once you pass on. In North Carolina, you can choose to write a will or a living will. But what's the difference between the two? This article provides valuable insights into a will…

Receiving an inheritance via a will from a deceased loved one is an extremely kind last action that one can take. They are thinking about how they want to leave things for their loved ones after they pass on. However, not everyone wants to accept their inheritance for whatever reason. If that is the situation that you find yourself in,…

[Cary, NC, May 2022] — Cary Estate Planning Lawyer Paul Yokabitus reminds everyone that an estate plan is much broader than simply drafting a will. An estate plan creates a family's financial safeguard. Estate planning helps preserve family assets, and maintains the family's legacy as the deceased designed it. An estate plan can also minimize the waiting time for distribution…