by Durham Law Firm | Apr 12, 2024 | Special Needs Trusts
Understanding Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Special Needs Trust Rules can feel like solving a complex puzzle. This is especially true when it comes to understanding how ISM calculations affect your benefits. With new Social Security ISM rules coming in SEPT...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 5, 2024 | Estate Administration, Estate Litigation
When it comes to managing the final wishes of a loved one, the role of an executor is both a privilege and a significant responsibility. But what happens when this trust is breached? Executor misconduct can unravel what should be a respectful and orderly distribution...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 28, 2024 | Estate Planning
If you're wondering "How to Get Power of Attorney For Someone Who Is Incapacitated," you may be dealing with a situation in which someone you love needs help. However, in North Carolina, you can't create a POA for another person. At Hopler. Wilms, and Hanna, we can...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 22, 2024 | Estate Planning
If you're considering estate planning in North Carolina, understanding the term "contingent beneficiary" helps safeguard your legacy. Think of your estate plan as a safety net, intricately woven to catch your loved ones should the unexpected happen. Central to this...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 11, 2024 | Estate Planning
Picture this: You've spent a lifetime building your legacy and now want to ensure your assets pass on to your loved ones with minimal fuss. But now you're wondering, "Are wills public record?" In North Carolina, like many places, your will, once a private declaration...
