by Durham Law Firm | Jun 22, 2021 | Estate Planning
Trust protectors play a relatively new role in the life of a trust. They give a type of long-term trust protection by acting with power over trustees and beneficiaries alike. A trust protector serves as an appointed authority over a trust for a time. Trust protectors...
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 15, 2021 | Guardianship
The court orders a guardian for anyone who is severely disabled, incompetent, or incapacitated and needs help to live safely. If the court desires to appoint someone you do not want to care for you or that other family disapprove of, you may contest the guardianship....
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 11, 2021 | Estate Administration
When someone passes away, what they leave behind is called their estate. Estate administration is the process of distributing their assets among the heirs. If the decedent had an estate plan and will, the administration process may be smooth and uncomplicated....
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 9, 2021 | HWH Updates
Neglect of a disabled adult in North Carolina is a type of abuse. There are several ways that caregivers or others can hurt an elderly disabled adult. However, neglect is often less understood than other types of abuse. Let’s look at what elder neglect laws exist to...
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 7, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you are 65, your chances of needing some kind of long-term care during your lifetime are at 70%. While it’s not enjoyable to think about a future including caregivers, it is not wise to ignore a likely scenario. Let’s look at what types of long-term care facilities...
