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Estate Planning and Succession Planning for North Carolina Business Owners
March 23rd, 2026
Estate planning is important for everyone, but it is especially important for small business owners. A comprehensive and thoughtfully prepared estate plan must go beyond managing personal assets. It should ensure the long-term success of your busines…
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Estate Planning for Blended Families
February 23rd, 2026
Blended families are increasingly common in North Carolina and throughout the United States. These changing family dynamics form new partnerships and bring together children from previous relationships. While blended families offer joy and fulfillmen…
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What Assets Are Subject to Probate in North Carolina
January 21st, 2026
Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate. It is overseen by the probate court and generally involves appointing an estate executor or personal representative who identifies and inventories the deceased person’s ass…
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Is a Handwritten Will Valid in North Carolina
December 19th, 2025
When people think about estate planning, most are familiar with the traditional, typed Will that is prepared and executed with assistance from an attorney. To be valid in North Carolina, the Will must be signed by the person making it, witnessed by t…
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How Guardianships of the Elderly Work in North Carolina
November 24th, 2025
When an elderly loved one begins to experience difficulty caring for themselves, making legal and financial decisions independently, or performing daily life tasks, you may find yourself asking difficult questions about how to best protect your loved…
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Navigating Estate Planning in Second Marriages
October 20th, 2025
A second marriage–with blended families, separate properties you want to keep separate, and shared assets acquired with your second spouse–complicates estate planning. Further, because a second marriage often occurs a bit later in life, healthcar…
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What Is Digital Estate Planning
October 1st, 2025
The idea of estate planning may have once conjured images of wealthy individuals passing along sprawling country mansions, gleaming yachts, and jewel-encrusted family heirlooms. But modern-day estate planning is for everyone. Today’s comprehensive…
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What’s the Difference Between Trust Administration and Probate
August 27th, 2025
Your estate planning choices today–including making no plan at all–determine how your assets are passed on at your death. If you have a trust (usually a revocable living trust or RLT), the process of passing on your assets is known as trust admin…
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Announcing Our Merger with Van Camp, Meacham & Newman, PLLC
January 2nd, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Carolina Tax, Trusts & Estates has merged with the esteemed law firm of Van Camp, Meacham & Newman, PLLC. Our formal name is now Carolina Tax, Trusts & Estates, a Department of Van Camp, Meacham & Newm…
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Implementing an Irrevocable Trust in Your Estate Plan
November 3rd, 2022
When you begin planning your estate, you might be wondering if an irrevocable trust is a good option. While a wide variety of trusts may be utilized to accomplish your estate planning objectives, this type of trust can be beneficial for those seeking…
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About Jesse Coyle
Mr. Jesse T. Coyle is a licensed attorney in both North Carolina and Illinois, as well as a Certified Financial Planner™. Jesse has dedicated his career to helping all families navigate the complicated waters of estate planning and probate matters. Jesse and the members of Carolina Tax, Trusts & Estates are available for your call and would be pleased to assist you.
