by Capital City Staff | Oct 23, 2025 | Estate Administration
If you’ve ever wondered “how long does it take to settle an estate?”, the honest answer is that it depends on many moving parts. Every estate settlement process in North Carolina looks a little different, and timing often comes down to how prepared the...
by Capital City Staff | Oct 10, 2025 | Estate Administration
You might think estate settlement is a quick formality, just file a few papers, divide assets, and move on. In reality, it can become one of the most emotional and complicated legal processes you’ll ever face. When someone passes away, you’re suddenly balancing grief...
by Capital City Staff | Sep 5, 2025 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Last Will, News, POA, Trusts
When it comes to estate planning for blended families, love is not enough to secure your children’s future. If you don’t make clear legal decisions now, the courts may divide your assets in ways that create conflict and leave kids unprotected. Blended families bring...
by Capital City Staff | Apr 25, 2025 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Last Will, News, Real Estate Law
Leaving your house to someone in your will is one of the most personal and meaningful decisions you can make. Whether it’s a child, a spouse, a lifelong friend, or a caregiver, you want to be sure the process is simple, legal, and truly reflects your wishes. However,...
by Capital City Estate Planning | Mar 26, 2025 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Trusts
If you’re looking up “living trust attorneys near me,” you’re probably trying to avoid a legal mess down the road. You’re not alone—more families in Raleigh are turning to living trusts to keep their loved ones out of probate court. Probate isn’t just a long...
by Capital City Estate Planning | Mar 17, 2025 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Last Will, News
Serving as an executor comes with serious responsibilities. If you make the mistake of the following examples of executor misconduct, you could face legal trouble or even be removed. Many executors don’t realize how easy it is to make costly mistakes. Some missteps...
