by Durham Law Firm | May 11, 2022 | Special Needs Trusts
If you or a loved one has special needs, it can be challenging to find the right resources to live a quality life. Thankfully, special needs trusts (SNTs) can provide much-needed assistance to government benefits. As with any trust, there are rules about how you can...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 27, 2022 | Special Needs Trusts
If you have a loved one with special needs, you know just how important it is to provide for them long into the future. One way to do this is by setting up a special needs trust. However, special needs trust rules in North Carolina can be tricky, so it's essential to...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 21, 2022 | Guardianship
If a court appoints you as the guardian of an elderly loved one, it is crucial to understand your duties and responsibilities. As a guardian, you are responsible for making financial and legal decisions on behalf of your loved one. You also must keep accurate records...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 14, 2022 | Estate Planning
If you need to appoint an attorney-in-fact to handle a specific task or transaction on your behalf, you can use a limited power of attorney. This document allows you to designate someone else to take care of your business without giving them full authority over your...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 6, 2022 | Estate Administration
If you have been named executor of an estate in North Carolina, congratulations! An executorship is a big responsibility, but it can also be enriching. There are many procedures to follow before taking on this role, and we will outline them in this blog post. If there...