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Using a Special Needs Trust for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias

When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, families often feel overwhelmed by the emotional and financial … [Read more...] about Using a Special Needs Trust for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias

Date: June 16, 2025 Category: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning

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Is a North Carolina Spendthrift Trust a Smart Choice for Your Estate Plan?

How a North Carolina Spendthrift Trust Protects Your Legacy One of the more delicate challenges in estate planning is deciding how to … [Read more...] about Is a North Carolina Spendthrift Trust a Smart Choice for Your Estate Plan?

Date: June 12, 2025 Category: Estate Planning, Inheritance, Trusts

Estate Planning for Transgender Individuals: Protecting Identity, Dignity, and Autonomy

Estate planning is deeply personal. For transgender individuals, it’s not just about protecting assets—it’s about ensuring that identity, … [Read more...] about Estate Planning for Transgender Individuals: Protecting Identity, Dignity, and Autonomy

Date: June 10, 2025 Category: Estate Planning, General, LGBTQ+ Resources

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Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Families: Personalized Needs and Smart Solutions

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate love, authenticity, and the freedom to build a family on your own terms. It is also a time to … [Read more...] about Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Families: Personalized Needs and Smart Solutions

Date: June 5, 2025 Category: Estate Planning, LGBTQ+ Resources

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Recognizing the Signs: When to Update Your Estate Plan for Cognitive Decline

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a timely reminder of the importance of proactive estate planning. Estate planning for … [Read more...] about Recognizing the Signs: When to Update Your Estate Plan for Cognitive Decline

Date: June 2, 2025 Category: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning, Revocable Living Trust

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Honoring Dignity at Life’s End: Supporting Hospice Care in Durham and Chapel Hill

At Clarity Legal Group, we believe that every stage of life deserves thoughtful care and dignity. That’s why we’re proud to be the … [Read more...] about Honoring Dignity at Life’s End: Supporting Hospice Care in Durham and Chapel Hill

Date: May 29, 2025 Category: Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning

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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

Date: May 28, 2025 Category: Trust Administration

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What Is the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act?

Many clients at Clarity Legal Group want to give gifts to children or grandchildren as part of their estate plan. One simple option is a … [Read more...] about What Is the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act?

Date: May 28, 2025 Category: Estate Planning

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What Is a “Stepped-Up” Basis and Why Does It Matter?

At Clarity Legal Group®, we know that for many of our clients, taxes are a big concern. And it makes sense—tax consequences, including how … [Read more...] about What Is a “Stepped-Up” Basis and Why Does It Matter?

Date: May 27, 2025 Category: Estate Planning

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