These are questions frequently asked by people wanting to know more about various estate planning issues or terms. Click the questions to be taken to the answers. If you have a question not covered here or on our other FAQs pages, or would like further information, please contact us and we will be glad to help.

What is an ILIT?

What is a nuncupative will?

What do you Charge for a Revocable Living Trust?

What is the difference between an IRS Determination Letter, a Private Letter Ruling, and a TAM?    

What is a Living or Revocable Trust?

What is an IRA Beneficiary Trust?

What? Why durable power of attorney?

What is the difference between Irrevocable and Revocable Trusts?

What is a special needs trust and why do I need one?

What is a living trust?

What is a living will?

What’s the difference, Attorney prepared VS DIY Estate Plan?

How do I find North Carolina’s Laws Regarding Estates (laws on wills, trusts, probate, intestacy, etc.)?

What do you mean, “your ‘will’ is the intestate succession law of the state in which you reside when you die”?

Why do you say “everybody has a will”?