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Selling a Family Home After a Death: What to Expect Emotionally and Practically

Selling a family home after the death of a loved one can be an emotional and complex process. It is not just a financial transaction; it's a … [Read more...] about Selling a Family Home After a Death: What to Expect Emotionally and Practically

Date: May 19, 2025 Category: Estate Administration, General, Inheritance, Trust Administration

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Can You Decline to Serve as Executor in North Carolina?

After the loss of a loved one, we sometimes meet with individuals who have been named as the “Executor” in a Will. This role carries great … [Read more...] about Can You Decline to Serve as Executor in North Carolina?

Date: April 15, 2025 Category: Probate, Trust Administration, Wills

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How Much Discretion Does a Trustee Have?

Understanding Trustee Discretion in Your Estate Plan Creating a thoughtful and well-rounded estate plan takes preparation. One key step … [Read more...] about How Much Discretion Does a Trustee Have?

Date: February 27, 2025 Category: Trust Administration

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How to Protect Digital Assets in 2025

Digital assets—like cryptocurrency, online banking accounts, and social media profiles—are a growing part of our daily lives. Yet, these … [Read more...] about How to Protect Digital Assets in 2025

Date: January 14, 2025 Category: Estate Planning, General, Trust Administration, Trusts, Wills

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Understanding and Avoiding Estate Disputes: Lessons from the Cannon Mills Trust Case

In a recent high-profile case, the Cannon Mills family and Atrium Health found themselves in a legal battle over a $17 million trust fund. … [Read more...] about Understanding and Avoiding Estate Disputes: Lessons from the Cannon Mills Trust Case

Date: August 15, 2024 Category: Estate Administration, Estate Planning, General, Trust Administration, Trusts

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Top 10 Estate Planning Tips for Parents with Young Children

Estate planning is important for every adult, but it becomes essential for parents with young children. A well-drafted estate plan protects … [Read more...] about Top 10 Estate Planning Tips for Parents with Young Children

Date: August 6, 2024 Category: Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Trusts, Wills

How Do I Trust Thee…Part I

Sometimes our new clients at Clarity Legal Group show up with a clear idea of all the people they want to serve as responsible parties in … [Read more...] about How Do I Trust Thee…Part I

Date: July 1, 2022 Category: Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Legal Education, Trust Administration, Trusts

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Do I Have to Accept the Job of Trustee?

When it comes time to administer a trust, the person appointed as the Trustee is responsible for doing so. I am sometimes surprised to have … [Read more...] about Do I Have to Accept the Job of Trustee?

Date: June 30, 2022 Category: Trust Administration

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A Living Trust can significantly reduce costs of Administration.

A living trust is among the most common additions to a typical estate plan. One reason for this is that a living trust can be used to … [Read more...] about A Living Trust can significantly reduce costs of Administration.

Date: August 24, 2021 Category: Trust Administration

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