by Durham Law Firm | Aug 9, 2021 | Estate Planning
With the extended average lifespan in the US at 78 years of age, you may need to support yourself for decades of retirement. Let’s look at smart ways to ensure that your hard-earned money is still working for you in your seventies and...
by Whoosh Agency Support | Jul 30, 2021 | Estate Planning
We understand that it feels hard to get around to estate planning; it sounds about as fun as getting a root canal. However, a root canal gets rid of pain and estate planning prevents future pain for you and your family. We all want to ensure that our loved ones are...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 27, 2021 | Estate Planning
Even though 70% of individuals older than 65 now will need long-term care in the future, health insurance and Medicare do not cover long-term care costs. Medicaid may cover all of your long-term care costs if your income and assets are below the set levels in North...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 20, 2021 | Estate Planning
It’s challenging to think about a world where we no longer exist, but planning for that day makes life better for those we leave behind. With bank accounts, the inheritance rules are relatively simple in North Carolina. Let’s look at how your money is distributed...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 9, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you are planning a wedding, the excitement of the big day and the honeymoon to follow may be the extent of your thoughts. It is easy to get swept up in the excitement of finding someone to spend your life with. It is also easy to forget that marriage is a legally...
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 29, 2021 | Estate Planning
Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that we did not plan. Unexpected death or incapacitating illness may keep us from caring for our children. Mental illness, drug addiction, a prison sentence, or general incompetence can all leave our child with no caregiver....
