by Durham Law Firm | Feb 4, 2020 | Estate Planning
On December 19th, 2019, the SECURE Act was passed for the purpose of bolstering retirement savings and became effective as of January 1, 2020. Among other things, this one-hundred thirty-page document gave more buoyancy to certain types of savings accounts that focus...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 28, 2020 | Estate Planning
The process of beginning to draft a Will can be a daunting task. There are many reasons why individuals may decide that preparing their own will, in lieu of seeking professional help, is the right route for them to take. Those reasons may include the cost associated...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 23, 2020 | Estate Administration, Probate
Often, a person will die and leave behind real property, such as a home or land. Sometimes, that person will have debts or claims against their estate that cannot be paid unless the property is sold to create funds. It is important to note, however, that in many...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 14, 2020 | Estate Administration, Probate
Three months after an estate has been opened, the Court will require a Probate Inventory to be submitted. The Inventory is a precise list of estate assets. To figure out what the assets are, you will need to figure out what the decedent owned at the time of their...
