Estate & Financial Planning Articles
Estate Planning
Estate Planning For Beneficiaries With Mental Illness

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 19.1% (nearly 1 in 5) of U.S. adults experience mental illness annually. Historically, discussions surrounding mental illness were taboo and off-limits.

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Analyzing the Supreme Court’s Connelly v. Commissioner Decision

The June 6, 2024, U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Connelly v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue has captured significant attention in legal and financial circles due to its profound implications for estate taxation and corporate succession planning.

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Asset Protection
How Often Should I Review My Estate Planning Documents?

In a perfect world, you should review your estate planning documents every time there is a life event, such as a,

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Estate Planning
Common Estate Planning Pitfalls in North Carolina

Creating an estate plan is crucial for safeguarding your assets and ensuring your loved ones are protected.

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Incapacity & Disability Planning
How Do I Plan for Possible Incapacity During My Lifetime? What Estate Planning Documents Are Necessary?

There are several estate planning documents that we prepare for our clients to anticipate some form of incapacity, including:

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Estate Planning
Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs): A Comprehensive Guide to Maximizing Estate Planning Benefits

Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs) are a sophisticated estate planning tool that enables high-net-worth individuals to transfer wealth efficiently while maintaining access to the assets indirectly.

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