North Carolina Estate Planning

Making a Will in North Carolina

A will can help you protect your family and your property in North Carolina.

Make a Living Trust in North Carolina

Learn how to make a living trust in North Carolina.

Intestate Succession in North Carolina

If you die without a will in North Carolina, your assets will go to your closest relatives under state intestate succession laws.

North Carolina Restrictions on Who Can Serve as Executor

Learn the rules about who can be your executor in North Carolina.

North Carolina Power of Attorney Laws

A durable POA allows someone to help you with your financial matters if you ever become incapacitated—here's how to make one in North Carolina.

North Carolina Probate: An Overview

Probate is a court-supervised legal process that gives someone, usually the surviving spouse or other close family member, authority to gather the deceased person’s assets, pay debts and taxes, a

Avoiding Probate in North Carolina

Probate court proceedings can be long, costly, and confusing. Learn how North Carolina families can save time, money, and hassle

Probate Shortcuts in North Carolina

North Carolina offers a probate shortcut for "small estates." This makes it easier for survivors to transfer property left by a person who has died.

North Carolina's End of Life Option Act

North Carolina is considering a death with dignity law that would allow terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication.

Burial and Cremation Laws in North Carolina

Everything you need to know about burial and cremation in North Carolina.

North Carolina Home Funeral Laws

Learn the rules that govern home funerals in North Carolina.