Business Owners: Be Formal or Risk It All
One of the main reasons prompting a client to establish a business entity such as a North Carolina limited liability company or corporation is to [...]
How to Prepare for Probate and Estate Administration in North Carolina
You’ve lost a loved one. Let us offer our condolences. We recognize the days and weeks ahead will be difficult on many levels, not the [...]
Pros and Cons of Handwritten Wills in North Carolina
North Carolina recognizes the validity of handwritten wills. Under NC law, a handwritten will must satisfy the following requirements: Written entirely in the handwriting of [...]
When Should I Review or Update My Will?
As my clients often hear me say, estate planning should be viewed as a process rather than a one-time event. Personal and financial circumstances change. [...]
The Duties of an Executor in North Carolina
An executor is the person who is named in the will and appointed by the probate court to settle a decedent’s estate. Relatives, close friends, [...]
Why You Should Have a Will
If you’re like many people, you like to be organized and have control over most areas of your life but probably don’t like thinking about [...]
