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...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 6, 2020 | Estate Planning, Events
Event Video Transcript Hi, I’m Chris Wilms. I’m one of the attorneys at Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna. I’m pleased to talk to you today about an event coming up called Prepare, Don’t Predict. It’s at an awesome location called Spaceworks in...
by Durham Law Firm | Dec 17, 2019 | Estate Planning, HWH Updates
Many people own property and owe debts in more than one state. When a person who owns property in more than one state passes away, two different probate proceedings are necessary: a domiciliary proceeding and an ancillary proceeding. A domiciliary proceeding is the...
by Durham Law Firm | Nov 14, 2019 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is the process of developing a strategy for the care and management of your estate if you become incapacitated or pass away. One purpose of estate planning is to minimize costs, including taxes imposed on gifts and probate court costs. A solid estate...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 18, 2019 | Estate Planning
When someone passes away and a client seeks our help in handling the final affairs of their loved one, one of the first questions we ask is whether the deceased person had a Will. So often, the answer is yes, and then the client shows us the Will. A lot of the time...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 28, 2019 | Estate Planning
If you are a financial advisor, you may believe that estate planning is best handled by attorneys. While an attorney is necessary to draft legal documents, it is also beneficial for financial advisors to be part of the estate planning conversation. For any individual...
