Losing a loved one or managing their incapacitation is a deeply challenging and emotional time. If you have been named as a successor … [Read more...] about A Successor Trustee’s Guide: Navigating Trust Administration in North Carolina
Stuck Without an Executor or Trustee? Why You’re Not as Alone as You Think
It’s a common—and stressful—roadblock for many people when they walk into our office: the concern that they don’t have an obvious choice for … [Read more...] about Stuck Without an Executor or Trustee? Why You’re Not as Alone as You Think
Trustee Liability in North Carolina: What You Need to Know
Understanding Trustee Liability in North Carolina More North Carolina families are turning to trusts as part of their estate plans. At … [Read more...] about Trustee Liability in North Carolina: What You Need to Know
Top 5 Qualities to Look for When Choosing a Successor Trustee
When setting up a trust, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing a successor trustee. This person will manage your trust … [Read more...] about Top 5 Qualities to Look for When Choosing a Successor Trustee
Common Mistakes North Carolina Trustees Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Serving as Trustee is an honor and a serious job. When you accept the role, someone is trusting your judgment. North Carolina law also holds … [Read more...] about Common Mistakes North Carolina Trustees Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Understanding Fiduciary Duties in Estate Planning: What Every North Carolina Family Should Know
If you’ve named a Trustee, Executor, or Power of Attorney in your estate plan, or if you’ve been named one yourself, you hold a fiduciary … [Read more...] about Understanding Fiduciary Duties in Estate Planning: What Every North Carolina Family Should Know
What to Know Before Agreeing to be a Trust Administrator
Supporting Those Named to Serve At Clarity Legal Group®, we understand how important it is to prepare those who may one day serve as a NC … [Read more...] about What to Know Before Agreeing to be a Trust Administrator
A Guide to North Carolina Trust Administration
When an Estate Planning Attorney at Clarity Legal Group works with clients to create an estate plan, they begin by listening carefully to … [Read more...] about A Guide to North Carolina Trust Administration
If I’m the Trustee Do I Need an Attorney to Help?
About 85% of the clients we help at Clarity Legal Group use a Revocable Living Trust as the centerpiece of their estate plan. This structure … [Read more...] about If I’m the Trustee Do I Need an Attorney to Help?
