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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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Book Review: “A Matter of Life and Death” by Jehan Crump-Gibson, Esq.

Cover of the book “A Matter of Life and Death: How to Handle Family Affairs During Illness and Death and Keep Probate Court Out of Your Business” by Jehan Crump-Gibson, Esq., featuring torn paper design in navy and gold.

Probate Reads™ by ProbateCourtBond.com

Reviewed by ProbateCourtBond.comCategory: Estate Planning / Probate / Guardianship

Overview

When a book about probate court makes you feel prepared instead of panicked, you know you’ve found something rare. A Matter of Life and Read more

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National Guardianship Statistics: 2026 Report

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Understanding the Scale of Guardianship in America

Across the United States there are approximately 1.3 million active adult guardianship and conservatorship cases involving about 50 billion dollars in assets managed under court supervision. The median age of appointed guardians Read more

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