Estate Planning and Probate are crucial aspects of managing and transferring wealth. Estate Planning involves preparing for the distribution of an individual's assets upon their death or ...

What Does a Probate Attorney Do? Probate attorneys wear many hats — their day-to-day responsibilities vary considerably, depending on state-specific probate laws and the presence or absence of a will.

One of the most effective tools in the estate planning process is a trust, which can offer significant advantages-including the ability to bypass the often lengthy and costly probate process. Trusts, ...

Probate can be a lengthy and complex process, leaving executors eager to find ways to expedite it. Familiarizing yourself with the legal procedures and documentation required to settle an estate ...

The article, The Difference Between a Will and a Trust in North Carolina, features insights from Hunter Plemmons, Estate ...

The weight of all that may trigger emotions besides grief. For example, shock — especially if your late relative named you ...

In past weeks this weekly column has written about why you want to own your real estate until you pass away and the potential downfalls if you give your real estate to your kids before your death.

At the time, the attorney said all beneficiaries needed to wait eight months before the proceeds of the sale would be ...

Q: A fairly wealthy friend of mine recently passed away. Supposedly, in his will he left most everything to his spouse. The problem is that she has been told by her lawyer it will take up to six ...