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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… Read More

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… Read More

If you’re starting a business, one of the first decisions you will need to make is what business structure should be used. The type of entity you select can impact all aspects of your business operations — from the paperwork you need to file, how… Read More

Probate is the court-supervised process by which an individual’s estate is distributed to their beneficiaries. These legal proceedings can be lengthy and costly — and many people wish to help ensure their loved ones avoid going through the public… Read More

Until recent years, those planning their estates did not have to be concerned with anything other than their physical property and liquid assets. Now, technology and digital assets have become part of everyday life and must be thought about when plan… Read More

One of the most critical decisions you will make as a business owner is how to structure your company. The entity you choose can have long term legal and financial ramifications. It can also affect your liability and determine how your taxes will be… Read More

One of the most common questions asked during the estate planning process is whether a last will and testament is sufficient, or a living trust is also needed. The answer is that it depends. Neither estate planning tool is better than the other — t… Read More

After years of hard work (possibly decades), your client has built a successful family-owned business. Now that your client is older, he/she is ready to sell the business and use the proceeds for their retirement. But you know that your client may be… Read More