It's natural for that lingering thought to arise: "What will happen to my family and assets when I'm no longer here?" Facing our own mortality is never easy, and the prospect of preparing a will can seem daunting. 

Rest assured, you're not alone. As North Carolina estate planning...

A guardianship is a legal arrangement by which an individual (or, in some cases, a public agency) is appointed by a court to manage the personal affairs of, and make decisions for, someone who lacks the ability to do so. The individual or agency is known as a guardian. If there...

One of the advantages of having a last will and testament is that the testator (the person who makes the will) controls who inherits from his or her estate, among other matters concerning his or her estate. Dying without a last will and testament, on the other hand, is known as dying...

Being named as an executor of someone’s estate is an honor, signifying an immense degree of trust placed in you. At the same time, in serving as an executor, there are myriad challenges and potential problems that may arise. Executors are fiduciaries, which means the law entrusts them with certain legal and...

Serving as an estate executor or administrator comes with important responsibilities, known as fiduciary duties, that the courts take seriously. Breaching these duties can threaten estate assets as well as the rights of beneficiaries. It can also be a cause for the removal of the executor or administrator (both of which are...

One of the advantages of having a Last Will and Testament is that the testator (the person who makes the will) gets to decide who will inherit what, among other choices concerning his or her estate. Dying without a Will, on the other hand, is known as dying intestate. If this happens,...