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How Do I Set Up a Will and Trust in My Estate Plan? | NC
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Q: How do I set up a will and trust as part of my estate plan? A: Start by listing your assets, beneficiaries, and distribution goals. Then choose an executor for your will, a trustee and successor trustee for your trust, and backup decision-makers. In North Carolina, a standard written will generally must be signed by someone who is at least eighteen and of sound mind, with at least two…