by Durham Law Firm | Apr 1, 2020 | Estate Planning
Due to COVID-19, more commonly known as “Coronavirus,” and the current economic climate that has resulted from the pandemic, interest rates on mortgages are low. All of the chaos and harm caused by the virus notwithstanding, this is an ideal time to take advantage of...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 5, 2020 | Estate Planning
Sometimes, after a person passes away, heirs who are entitled to share in the decedent’s estate find out that they aren’t going to receive as much as they thought. Sometimes, this is due to the interference with the inheritance by an agent under a Power of Attorney or...
by Durham Law Firm | Feb 14, 2020 | Estate Planning
Often, without proper planning, children under 18 years of age become the recipients of cash, life insurance benefits, stock, or other inheritance. How do we properly and legally distribute the property to a minor? There are a number of different laws that might be...
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 9, 2020 | Estate Planning
A Durable General Power of Attorney (often referred to as a “Power of Attorney”) could be the solution for an inmate who wants to make sure that their affairs are maintained. At the same time, they are not in a position to manage their affairs. Life is...
