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Non-Profit vs Charity... What's Best? #estateplanning #financialplanning #guides #legaldocuments attorney attorney advice attorneys advice dosanddonts estate planning estate planning attorney estate planning strategies estatetaxexemption financial institutions generational wealth lawyer advice lawyers advice north carolina planningattorney property tax real estate real estate planning retirement accounts stocks the plain english attorneyā„¢ trust funds Jul 01, 2024

I recently had the privilege of discussing the subject of non-profits versus charities at the Homeschooling Unleashed conference in Raleigh. As Homeschooling becomes more popular, parents have been looking for ways to group together. These groups invariably want to know if they should form as...

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2024 Death Taxes Explained #estateplanning #estatetaxes #financialplanning attorney advice estate planning attorney generational wealth the plain english attorneyā„¢ trust trustee gifts Jan 22, 2024

A general question I hear from new clients is whether or not they have to worry about "death taxes." The term "death tax" is actually political, and candidates use it as a campaign football. In actuality, there are several different taxes related to estates and inheritances that may or may not...

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Wealth Forever?! estate planning strategies generational wealth legacy wealth planning Nov 20, 2023

Creating and securing perpetual wealth for a family forever is possible, but it is not necessarily for everyone. Setting up the right trusts and structures can make sure that descendants you will never meet are supported. cared for, and able to live their best lives without the worry of money. In...

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