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3 Mistakes Parents Make in Estate Plans
Posted on: September 25th, 2015
For many remarried individuals, estate planning decisions must take into account not only one’s biological children, but also step-children, future children, or a new spouse. In revising estate plans to incorporate these considerations, parents might utilize planning methods that unintentionally expose family to risks....
Including Jewelry in North Carolina Estate Plans
Posted on: July 13th, 2015
June is a popular choice of month for weddings. This past June was the first one that same-sex marriages were nationally legalized. How should couples include engagement rings and wedding bands in their estate plans?...
What Happens if an Executor Doesn’t Do Their Job in North Carolina?
Posted on: July 8th, 2015
If the appointed executor accepts and then exploits their authority or fails to meet their responsibilities, another individual or business can file a petition with the court to have the executor removed. ...
Phone Scam Using Our Firm Name
Posted on: June 24th, 2015
Be advised we do not make unsolicited phone calls to persons with whom we have no prior relationship, regarding tax advice or any other legal or financial services....
NC Estate Planning Blog New Platform
Posted on: June 17th, 2015
Our attorneys in Chapel Hill with TrustCounsel recently switched blog platforms for the North Carolina Estate Planning Blog....
New Birth Certificate Guidelines in North Carolina for Same-Sex Couples’ Children
Posted on: May 29th, 2015
Same-sex couples who have a child in North Carolina could previously only list one parent on the child’s birth certificate. ...
