The Rising Cost of Long-Term Care: What Families Need to Know
If someone you love suddenly needed nursing home care, would your family know how much that care could cost and how quickly those expenses could affect the savings you spent decades building? For many North Carolina families, long term care planning does not become a priority until a parent experiences a health change or can…
Read MoreAI and Estate Planning: What You Should and Shouldn’t Trust
Have you ever asked ChatGPT a legal question just to see what it would say? If so, you’re part of a growing group of people who are turning to artificial intelligence for answers to everything from drafting emails to researching major financial and legal decisions. While the speed and convenience of these tools can be…
Read More8 Ways to Prevent a Will Contest in North Carolina Estate Planning
Grief can stir up old hurts, and even small misunderstandings can turn into big disputes after a death. At Trusts and Estates Law Group, we see the stress families face when trying to honor a loved one’s wishes. Our firm offers careful planning and steady guidance, with a focus on clarity and compassion. There is…
Read MoreRental Property in a Trust vs LLC: Which Is Better for Asset Protection?
If you own rental property or are considering purchasing an investment property, choosing the right ownership structure is critical to minimizing liability and preserving your estate plan. At Trusts and Estates Law Group, we respect the life, work, and charity of every person we meet, and we know these decisions are personal. In this article…
Read More9 Costly Mistakes Executors Make That Lead to Estate Litigation in North Carolina
Someone passes away, grief sets in, and then the paperwork starts piling up. The executor has to act fast, handle money, and make choices that affect everyone who loved the person who died. In North Carolina, a small error can ripple into a big conflict that drains time and dollars, and it can hit the…
Read MoreHow Real Estate Investors Can Avoid Probate
Real estate investing takes grit, late nights, and money on the line. After building that portfolio, the last thing you want is a slow court file telling your family what they can and cannot sell. At Trusts and Estates Law Group, we help families plan with care and calm, even when the topics feel heavy.…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take to Settle an Estate in North Carolina?
Grief pulls your focus in a hundred directions, yet the paperwork starts piling up right away. Families want to honor a loved one, protect what they built, and keep the process calm. At Trusts and Estates Law Group of North Carolina, we work to respect each person’s life, work, and charity while giving families a…
Read MoreHow to Remove an Executor of an Estate: A Comprehensive Guide
Grief has a way of slowing time, yet bills, taxes, and property questions keep moving. When an executor is not doing the job, it can feel like the estate is stuck in place. At Trusts and Estates Law Group of North Carolina, we focus on thoughtful planning and steady advocacy that respects your loved one’s…
Read MoreAndrew Cobin Featured by WRAL Discussing Estate Debt and Probate in North Carolina
Questions about debt, probate, and estate administration are common after the loss of a loved one, especially for families trying to understand their responsibilities and next steps. Recently, Andrew Cobin was interviewed by WRAL to discuss how debt is typically handled after death in North Carolina and what families should know about the probate process.…
Read MoreWhy a Simple Will Isn’t Enough If You Own Multiple Properties
One North Carolina family thought Dad’s one-page will would make life easy. Instead, the beach cottage sat empty for months, the mountain cabin needed emergency repairs with no one authorized to sign, and the out-of-state duplex kicked off a separate probate case that ate up time and money. The properties were valuable, yet the plan…
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