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The Walls Law Group The firm’s mission is to provide peace of mind to its clients through planning, protecting, and preserving families and legacies.

At The Walls Law Group, our mission is to help clients achieve peace of mind by crafting strategic & comprehensive legal planning designed to protect and preserve a family's cherished assets and legacy for generations to come. The Walls Law Group is a North Carolina law firm focusing in the practice areas of estate planning, asset protection and charitable planning, business formation and succession planning, trust/estate administration and probate, and selected family law matters. With its principal office in Raleigh, North Carolina, and satellite location in Greensboro, The Walls Law Group serves clients throughout central and eastern North Carolina. Attorney Jason Walls is the founder and principal of The Walls Law Group. He is a member of WealthCounsel, a national organization of estates and tax attorneys. He is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and also serves as an adjunct professor at the School of Law at Campbell University. Jason graduated from the Campbell University School of Law, where he was President of the Student Bar Association. He received a graduate and undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University. He is a frequent speaker to civic, community, and religious groups on a variety of different topics, such as essential estate planning, agricultural and business succession planning, wealth preservation, and charitable planning. Attorney Ruth Allen joined the firm in 2019 and provides excellent estate planning, estate administration and guardianship services. If The Walls Law Group can assist you in your planning needs, or if you are interested in having Attorney Jason Walls speak to your organization, please contact our offices at either 919-647-9599 or 336-802-1742.

What if you and your spouse have different ideas about who should raise your children?Start by agreeing on the qualities...
10/16/2026

What if you and your spouse have different ideas about who should raise your children?

Start by agreeing on the qualities you want in a guardian before comparing names:
• A relationship your children already know.
• Shared values about parenting and education.
• The time, health and willingness to take on the role.
• A home and location that fit your children's needs.

Then talk with the people you're considering. Someone you both love may not be ready for that responsibility.

In North Carolina, if neither parent survives, a guardian recommendation in a will guides the court, but the court can choose someone else when the child's best interests require it.

We can help you work through guardian choices as part of your estate plan.

Call The Walls Law Group at 919-647-9599 to schedule a free Discovery Call.

General information, not legal advice.

Happy Birthday, Susan! We hope you have an amazing day today! 🧡
10/16/2026

Happy Birthday, Susan! We hope you have an amazing day today! 🧡

No spouse? No children? You still need an estate plan.Your plan can answer three everyday questions:• Who would handle y...
10/16/2026

No spouse? No children? You still need an estate plan.

Your plan can answer three everyday questions:
• Who would handle your finances if you couldn't?
• Who would make healthcare decisions if you couldn't make or communicate them?
• Who should receive your property when you die?

A financial power of attorney and a healthcare power of attorney serve different roles. Your will, any trust and beneficiary designations also need to work together, because a will doesn't control every asset.

Start with willing decision-makers, backups and the people or causes you want to benefit. Your plan should reflect the life you have.

Call The Walls Law Group at 919-647-9599 to schedule a free Discovery Call.

General information, not legal advice.

Good food, great conversation, and an opportunity to learn together!The Walls Law Group team enjoyed connecting with mem...
10/15/2026

Good food, great conversation, and an opportunity to learn together!

The Walls Law Group team enjoyed connecting with members of Towne Trust for a lunch and learn. We appreciate the chance to share perspectives and build relationships with professionals who care about helping families plan for the future.

Thank you, Towne Trust, for spending time with us!

After losing a spouse, deciding whether to sell the family home can take time. Understanding the tax rules early can hel...
10/15/2026

After losing a spouse, deciding whether to sell the family home can take time. Understanding the tax rules early can help you make that decision with more information.

An eligible surviving spouse who hasn't remarried may be able to exclude up to $500,000 of gain from the sale of a principal residence if the sale closes within two years of the spouse's death.

Ownership, residence and prior home-sale exclusion requirements also apply. The exclusion concerns gain, not the home's sale price, and it isn't automatic.

This is a potential tax benefit, not a requirement to sell. Before deciding, ask your attorney and tax professional how your circumstances affect the timing and potential tax.

For help understanding our estate-administration services, call The Walls Law Group at 919-647-9599 to schedule a complimentary Discovery Call.

General information, not legal advice.

Please join us in celebrating Ashley on her work anniversary with The Walls Law Group.As our Estate & Trust Administrati...
10/15/2026

Please join us in celebrating Ashley on her work anniversary with The Walls Law Group.

As our Estate & Trust Administration Services Director and Paralegal, Ashley helps guide families through probate and trust administration throughout North Carolina. Her work supports the careful coordination, financial details, and communication that help clients understand the process and move forward during a difficult time.

Ashley brings knowledge, organization, and a thoughtful approach to the work she does. From coordinating estate administration matters to helping clients navigate complex processes, her background as a CPA and Certified Internal Auditor provides valuable insight into the financial responsibilities involved in administering an estate or trust.

We are grateful for Ashley’s dedication, steady leadership, and the care she brings to our team and to The Walls Law Group’s mission of Planning. Protecting. Preserving.

Congratulations, Ashley — we appreciate you and all you do for The Walls Law Group!

You love both children. That doesn't mean they need the same job in your estate plan.Before naming them as co-trustees, ...
10/15/2026

You love both children. That doesn't mean they need the same job in your estate plan.

Before naming them as co-trustees, ask: Do they work well together? Do both have the time and willingness to serve? What happens if they disagree?

North Carolina's default rule requires unanimity when only two co-trustees are serving. The trust's terms can change how decisions are made, so the wording matters.

One child serving first, with the other as a successor, may be worth discussing. Choosing responsibilities is different from deciding who inherits.

Call The Walls Law Group at 919-647-9599 to schedule a complimentary Discovery Call about your planning goals.

General information, not legal advice.

Your will names someone you love. What happens if they die before you?In North Carolina, the answer depends on your will...
10/14/2026

Your will names someone you love. What happens if they die before you?

In North Carolina, the answer depends on your will’s wording, your relationship to that person, and whether they leave qualifying descendants. The anti-lapse law can let certain relatives’ descendants take their place, unless the will indicates a different intent. That protection does not cover every beneficiary.

Naming a backup beneficiary can make a meaningful difference. So can clear instructions about whether a gift should stay in that family line or go to someone else.

If someone named in your will has died, review the gift, the backup instructions, and the clause covering the rest of your estate together.

Call The Walls Law Group at 919-647-9599 to schedule a complimentary Discovery Call about reviewing your estate plan.

General information, not legal advice.

The Dolly Parton estate-related lawsuit is a reminder to look beyond the headline.A challenge to a will or trust questio...
10/14/2026

The Dolly Parton estate-related lawsuit is a reminder to look beyond the headline.

A challenge to a will or trust questions whether the document is valid. Other disputes may involve business decisions, someone’s conduct, or how assets are managed. A lawsuit involving an estate does not, by itself, show that the estate plan failed.

For your family, three questions are worth answering now:
• Who inherits?
• Who has authority to make decisions?
• Who steps in if that person cannot serve?

Clear documents and honest conversations can help reduce uncertainty. They cannot guarantee everyone will agree.

Call The Walls Law Group at 919-647-9599 to schedule a complimentary Discovery Call about your estate planning.

General information, not legal advice.

Executor and trustee: the same person can wear both hats, but each role has different responsibilities.An executor handl...
10/13/2026

Executor and trustee: the same person can wear both hats, but each role has different responsibilities.

An executor handles the probate estate after appointment by the Clerk of Superior Court.

A trustee manages assets held in the trust according to its terms and North Carolina law.

Before moving money, paying a bill, or making a distribution, ask: Am I acting for the estate or for the trust?

That distinction helps you use the right authority and keep the right records.

Our "Executor vs. Trustee" resource explains how the roles fit together. Find it in the Estate Planning by Age glossary on our website.

Planning who will serve, or already serving in either role? Schedule a complimentary Discovery Call with The Walls Law Group through our website or call 919-647-9599.

General information, not legal advice.

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