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Legacy and Protection: Special Estate Planning Considerations for LGBTQIA+ Individuals and Couples

Estate planning is an act of empowerment. It ensures that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, your medical preferences are … [Read more...] about Legacy and Protection: Special Estate Planning Considerations for LGBTQIA+ Individuals and Couples

Date: June 19, 2026 Category: Asset Protection, Estate Planning, LGBTQ+ Resources, Revocable Living Trust

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Divorce and Births and Marriage, Oh My!

As we enter 2026, many of us are reflecting on the major life chapters that unfolded over the last year. At Clarity Legal Group, we know … [Read more...] about Divorce and Births and Marriage, Oh My!

Date: January 5, 2026 Category: Asset Protection, Estate Planning

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Protecting Your Family from Lawsuits, Creditors, and Divorce with the Right Trust Design

Families in the Triangle work hard to build savings, homes, and businesses. Divorce and Creditor Protection Trusts in North Carolina can … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Family from Lawsuits, Creditors, and Divorce with the Right Trust Design

Date: August 14, 2025 Category: Asset Protection, Business succession, business succession planning, Estate Planning, Family Owned Business, General, Trusts

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Can I Access Assets Held in a North Carolina Trust?

Understanding Access to Trust Assets in North Carolina If you're thinking about creating a trust as part of your estate plan, it's … [Read more...] about Can I Access Assets Held in a North Carolina Trust?

Date: May 15, 2025 Category: Asset Protection, Estate Planning, irrevocable trusts, Revocable Living Trust, Trusts

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Understanding the North Carolina Medicaid Estate Recovery Program: What Families Need to Know

Many of our clients include Medicaid planning as part of their estate plan. That’s because they understand the high cost of long-term care … [Read more...] about Understanding the North Carolina Medicaid Estate Recovery Program: What Families Need to Know

Date: April 3, 2025 Category: Asset Protection, Elder Law, Medicaid in North Carolina

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Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid If You Receive an Inheritance

While the majority of my time is spent helping clients decide how they want to pass down an inheritance to loved ones, I also consult with … [Read more...] about Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid If You Receive an Inheritance

Date: August 20, 2024 Category: Asset Protection, Estate Administration, Inheritance

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Getting Things Right with Long-Term Care Insurance.

When I discuss estate planning with clients I try and explain the importance of planning for the cost of long-term care within their estate … [Read more...] about Getting Things Right with Long-Term Care Insurance.

Date: January 9, 2021 Category: Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Medicaid in North Carolina

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What are the Biggest Risks to Your Assets?

Asset protection lawyers at Clarity Legal Group® can help you evaluate the risks to your wealth and determine what steps you can take to … [Read more...] about What are the Biggest Risks to Your Assets?

Date: March 13, 2018 Category: Asset Protection

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The Steps Involved in Asset Protection

The Research Triangle area asset protection attorneys at Clarity Legal Group® help you to ensure that the wealth you have worked so hard to … [Read more...] about The Steps Involved in Asset Protection

Date: January 23, 2018 Category: Asset Protection

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