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- James E. Hickmon Included in the 2010 Business North Carolina Legal Elite
- 2020 Super Lawyers Recognizes James Hickmon
- James E. Hickmon Awarded AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer Status at Martindale Hubbell
- James E. Hickmon Earns Legal Specialist Certification
- James E. Hickmon Recognized by the 2013 Business North Carolina Legal Elite
- James Hickmon Honored by North Carolina Super Lawyers in 2023
- James Hickmon Included in 2018 Super Lawyers
- Jim Hickmon Again recognized in Legal Elite 2016
- Jim Hickmon Again recognized in Legal Elite 2019
- Jim Hickmon Honored by North Carolina Super Lawyers 2016
- Jim Hickmon Included in 2024 Leaders in the Law
- Jim Hickmon Included in Super Lawyers for the 7th Consecutive Year
- Jim Hickmon Included in the 2014 Business North Carolina Legal Elite
- Jim Hickmon Recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers 2019
- Business North Carolina Legal Elite 2012 Recognizes James Hickmon
- North Carolina Super Lawyers Includes Jim Hickmon in 2021 Edition
- Super Lawyers Recognizes Jim Hickmon in 2017
- The 2015 Business North Carolina Legal Elite Recognizes James E. Hickmon
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Articles
- Estate Planning For Beneficiaries With Mental Illness
- Analyzing the Supreme Court’s Connelly v. Commissioner Decision
- Common Estate Planning Pitfalls in North Carolina
- How Do I Plan for Possible Incapacity During My Lifetime? What Estate Planning Documents Are Necessary?
- How Often Should I Review My Estate Planning Documents?
- Insights from Wilson v. Wilson on Trustee Duties in NC
- IRA Conduit vs. Accumulation Trusts: A Comparative Analysis
- IRS Issues Inflation Adjustments for Transfer Taxes Related to Estates and Trusts
- Is Estate Planning Just For What Happens After I Die Or Can Estate Planning Benefit Me During My Lifetime?
- Limited vs. General Power of Appointments: Enhancing Estate Planning Flexibility
- Modifying Irrevocable Trusts in North Carolina: What You Need to Know
- Trustee Reporting Duties Under NC Uniform Trust Code
- Common Disputes and How to Resolve Them
- What Are the Most Important Components That Should Be Part of Everyone’s Estate Plan?
- What Exactly Is a Trust, and Do I Need Different Types of Trusts in My Estate Plan?
- What Exactly Is Estate Planning And When Do We Need It?
- What Happens If Somebody Dies With Property But No Will?
- What Is Probate And When Is Probate Triggered In North Carolina?
- The U.S. Tax Court’s Opinion in McDougall v. Commissioner and Its Implications for Estate Planning
- Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs): A Comprehensive Guide to Maximizing Estate Planning Benefits
- Year-End Gifting for Estate Planning: Maximizing Tax Savings Before the 2017 Tax Act Sunset
- Decanting Trusts Under North Carolina’s Uniform Trust Decanting Act
- Understanding Pet Trusts in North Carolina: Protecting Your Pets’ Future
- Converting a Net Income Only Trust to a Total Return Unitrust under North Carolina’s Uniform Principal and Income Act
- U.S Treasury Issues Rev. Proc. 2024-40 Detailing Changes to Estate, Gift & Generation Skipping Transfer Tax Rates
- FinCEN Reporting Requirements for Trusts That Own Businesses
- Sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
- Common Mistakes to Avoid in Estate Planning
- What are the Tax Implications of Post-Mortem Planning?
- What Is Pre-Death Planning and Why Is It Important?
- A Forecast of President-Elect Donald Trump’s Proposed Tax Legislation and Its Implications for Estate Planning
- What Role Does Estate Planning Play in Business Succession?
- What are Common Causes of Fiduciary Disputes?
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