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Probate Bonds and North Carolina Estate Law Updates: H.B. 388 and H.B. 40 Overview

North Carolina estate law updates overview showing the North Carolina state flag and a courthouse background referencing H.B. 388 and H.B. 40

North Carolina has recently moved forward with a couple of estate-related updates that touch two common stress points after a death: when the original will can’t be located and how certain spousal property issues are handled after death. Read more

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Estate Planning in America: 2026 Snapshot – Key Statistics, Costs, and Trends

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Estate planning is one of the most important steps families can take to protect assets and reduce conflict after a loved one’s death. Yet millions of Americans still have no formal plan in place.

This 2026 statistical overview from Read more

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Probate and Property: Why the House May Not Be Insured After Death

Three people viewing a vacant two-story house, representing the need for vacant property insurance after a death or during probate.

When a loved one passes away, one of the most overlooked risks is the property they leave behind. Many heirs, executors, and even attorneys assume that the decedent’s homeowner’s insurance remains in force throughout probate. Unfortunately, that is rarely Read more

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