About: Raleigh Lawyer

A trust is a legal agreement that outlines how you want your assets distributed upon your death. They are a good option if you want to avoid probate and reduce estate taxes on your assets. There are three people involved in a trust. There is the person who creates the trust, or the grantor or trustor. The second person is Continue Reading

In the last post, our lawyer in Raleigh NC explained what a trust is and how it can help you when planning your estate. One of the key factors in protecting a trust is establishing a trust protector. The position is different from a trustee because he or she is able to make changes to the trust, if they are Continue Reading

Many people use trusts as a way to distribute assets to their beneficiaries. Trusts are easy to establish as a part of an estate plan with the help of an attorney who has experience in estate law. There are many ways to protect a trust, which we will look at in the next two posts. First let’s learn more about Continue Reading

Welcome back to part two of estate planning for newlyweds. Our estate lawyers in Cary NC hope to help you get your estate in order so that you can continue on this journey in your life knowing that you and your spouse are protected. There are other steps you should take, beyond getting the marriage license and changing your name, Continue Reading