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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
Second marriages bring new beginnings, and new estate planning challenges. Blending families, balancing financial interests, and protecting children from previous marriages all require thoughtful planning. Without it, misunderstandings and unintended…
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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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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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Tips to Avoid Probate
September 8th, 2022
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…
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Estate Planning for Digital Assets
August 5th, 2022
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…
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Is A Will Good Enough or Should I Have a Living Trust?
May 23rd, 2022
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…
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The Times They Are A-Changin': Digital Assets and Your Estate Plan
August 1st, 2013
For time immemorial, estate planners never had to worry about digital assets. But with the ever increasing reliance on and use of technology in the daily lives of the average American, estate planners must now consider the importance of digital asset…
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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.
