In a country of ever-changing laws and regulations concerning estates, make sure your plan is one that is right for you and your family. This book was designed to describe in simpler terms many common tools used in estate planning by examining North Carolina statutes and caselaw. Constructing your own personal will or trust can be difficult, so this book has many examples and creative ideas you may want to use to provide for your loved ones, save on estate taxes, and control the final distribution of your assets. Planning ahead will give you and your family peace in knowing they will avoid...