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Don’t Bury Your Head In The Sand – Estate Planning For The Beach House

December 2, 2010

The recent explosion of beach real estate prices has enhanced significantly and unexpectedly the wealth of many North Carolina residents. Individuals who once considered…
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Advanced Estate Planning Techniques

November 10, 2010

The following is a brief summary of estate planning techniques that may be used to transfer wealth to younger generations while minimizing estate and…
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Clint D. Routson Named Real Estate Lawyer of the Year

November 8, 2010

Best Lawyers®,1 the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Clint D. Routson as a regional “NC Best Lawyers Real Estate Lawyer…
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Gregory T. Peacock Receives Elder Law Certification

November 1, 2010

Gregory T. Peacock has been named as a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation.  The National Elder Law Foundation is…
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The Low-Profit Limited Liability Company (“L3C”) – North Carolina’s New Double Hybrid Entity

October 23, 2010

On August 3, 2010, North Carolina created a new type of entity when it adopted legislation recognizing the low-profit limited liability company (also known…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Receives Best Law Firm Ranking

October 22, 2010

Ward and Smith, P.A. has been recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®.1  U.S. News and Best Lawyers® joined together to survey…
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“Not in My Family”: Will Disputes in North Carolina: Caveats, Testamentary Capacity, and Other Phrases You Should Know

October 20, 2010

Almost everyone recognizes the importance of having properly prepared will and estate documents. Among other things, they ensure that your property and assets are…