by Durham Law Firm | Jun 23, 2020 | Estate Planning
When a loved one passes away, the first thing many family members do is search for a Will. If one is located, the family may gather and read the Will to see how their loved one wanted their assets distributed. Most often, though, there is not a formal will reading,...
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 18, 2020 | Estate Planning
What is a Charitable Remainder Trust? As people get older and begin to think about how they want their estate settled, one thing that often crosses their mind is donating some of their assets to charity. One way to do that is with a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)....
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 9, 2020 | Business, Estate Planning
Estate planning is something everyone should consider to make sure your wishes are followed after you pass away. If you are a business owner, estate planning can help ensure your business will be taken care of in accordance to your wishes in the event you should die...
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 2, 2020 | Estate Planning, Medicaid
At least 70 percent of people over age 65 will require some long-term care services at some point in their lives. Contrary to what many people believe, Medicare and health insurance do not pay for the long-term care services that most people need. With the Deficit...
by Durham Law Firm | May 26, 2020 | Estate Planning, HWH Updates
Revocable Trusts have grown in popularity. They provide a lot of things that other estate planning tools do not – control, privacy, and streamlining. While trust planning was a critical component of an estate plan when the estate tax threshold was much lower, now the...
by Durham Law Firm | May 19, 2020 | Estate Planning
So often, people call my office and tell us they just experienced the death of a loved one, but not before they had their life prolonged by artificial measures for a lengthy period of time, far beyond the period of time which might have been appropriate under the...
