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Factors That Affect Length of Probate
Posted on: May 11th, 2017
The duration of a North Carolina probate administration depends on a variety of factors. Understanding common causes of probate delays can help executors and other parties involved in the estate administration to prevent unnecessary interruptions. ...
3 Reasons Why an Executor May Resign
Posted on: April 12th, 2017
Occasionally an executor must resign from their role. In North Carolina, the executor must file a formal petition with the clerk of court stating the reason(s) for resignation....
New Legal Library on Trusts, Estates, and Tax Law
Posted on: March 23rd, 2017
TrustCounsel's new Legal Library is now a permanent free online resource with guides to help direct executor’s discussions with attorneys, as well as to alert legal and financial practitioners of important probate and trust law matters....
3 Errors North Carolina Executors Might Encounter Without Legal Counsel
Posted on: November 21st, 2016
When it comes to legal matters, it’s not in the executor’s best interest nor the best interest of the estate or its beneficiaries to rely on a DIY effort. The most important issue executors should understand is that executors are held personally responsible for probate errors and mistakes, regardless if the blunder was unintentional....
Penalties for Executors Due to Attorney Fault
Posted on: November 16th, 2016
A recent court ruling serves as a reminder of the personal financial liability executors may face even when they retain a probate attorney. Executors may be held legally responsible for errors in estate administration - even an attorney's errors....
Inherited IRA Ruling: Distinctions Between Federal and State Tax Law
Posted on: July 22nd, 2016
Our attorneys strive to share notable rulings and case law to help clients and other advisers understand how a court or officials might respond to a particular set of circumstances. In early June 2016, Private Letter Ruling 201623001 rejected a woman’s request to rollover part of her son’s inherited IRAs....
