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What is an Executor? What is an Administrator?

By Sabrina Winters

I often receive calls from individuals whom were told by the bank that they need to be appointed as the Executor or Administrator of an Estate before any financial information on the decedent is released; and they want to know what that means.  What is an Executor?  What is an Administrator?  They have the same [...]

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How Long Does Probate Take in North Carolina?

By Sabrina Winters

It is hard to determine the length of time it will take to finalize a Probate or Administration in North Carolina.  There are many determining factors.  Just to name a few: 1. Where are the assets located?  All with one institution or several? 2.  How much time does the appointed Executor or Administrator have to [...]

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Who Needs a Last Will and Testament?

By Sabrina Winters

Who needs a Last Will and Testament?  The answer is everyone needs a written estate plan. Whether you need a Last Will and Testament or a Revocable Living Trust depends on your circumstances and your personal situation.

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It is a No Brainer!

By Sabrina Winters

I wanted to comment on a phone call I received the other day.  I received a call from a married mom with two minor children.   Both parents work full time and drive to and from work.  She and her husband currently did not have any Estate Planning in place.  They both had life insurance policies [...]

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