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5 Things You Need to Do Immediately If You Are the Executor

The time period immediately following the loss of a loved one is often filled with heightened emotions and confusion. Understandably, the … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Need to Do Immediately If You Are the Executor

Date: June 6, 2019 Category: Probate

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Why an Executor Should Hire a Probate Lawyer

My most recent posts have focused on the importance of probate avoidance and what approaches might best accomplish this important estate … [Read more...] about Why an Executor Should Hire a Probate Lawyer

Date: February 5, 2019 Category: Probate

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What are Some of the Different Ways to Avoid Probate?

I talked in my last blog about the reasons you should consider probate avoidance as part of your estate planning.  Today I am going to … [Read more...] about What are Some of the Different Ways to Avoid Probate?

Date: January 29, 2019 Category: Probate

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Why Avoid Probate?

At Clarity Legal Group®, we have a lot of conversations with our clients about probate avoidance.  This is really about organizing the … [Read more...] about Why Avoid Probate?

Date: January 26, 2019 Category: Probate

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Trust Administration is a More Private Way to Transfer Wealth

The trust administration process is a preferred way of transferring wealth after a death occurs. One of the many valuable features of … [Read more...] about Trust Administration is a More Private Way to Transfer Wealth

Date: May 22, 2018 Category: Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Probate, Revocable Living Trust, Trust Administration, Trusts

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What Executors Must Know About the Probate Process

At Clarity Legal Group®, we build our estate planning around the goals of our clients. These goals can be very personal, but they almost … [Read more...] about What Executors Must Know About the Probate Process

Date: April 24, 2018 Category: Probate

Is Probate Always Required?

When you are making any type of important financial decision, you are going to do your research. This should extend to your estate planning … [Read more...] about Is Probate Always Required?

Date: April 20, 2016 Category: Estate Planning, Probate Tagged With: estate planning FAQs

Can Probate Be Avoided?

Can Probate Be Avoided? from Mark Costley After hearing about some of the pitfalls of probate, you may wonder if it can be avoided The … [Read more...] about Can Probate Be Avoided?

Date: June 16, 2015 Category: Probate

Is North Carolina Probate Always Required

Is North Carolina Probate Always Required from Mark Costley After your death, the joint tenant would assume ownership of the entirety of … [Read more...] about Is North Carolina Probate Always Required

Date: May 11, 2015 Category: Estate Planning, Probate

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