by Durham Law Firm | Mar 21, 2016 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning
I have an Estate Plan, Now What? – Durham NC Estate Planning Once you have met with a Durham estate planning attorney and created your Will, Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, and Living Will, you may be asking yourself what to do with these...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 19, 2016 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning
What is Probate? – Durham NC Probate Lawyers When a loved one dies and leaves a Will behind, one of the terms you will hear thrown around is “probate.” But what does it mean to probate a will? Probate is the process of legitimizing a deceased person’s will. A...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 17, 2016 | Estate Planning
Do You Have a Valid Will? Did you know that more than half of Americans do not have a Will? Writing a Will can be scary because it can mean acknowledging death, but it is much better to have one than to not. Without a Will, a person who dies is said to have died...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 9, 2016 | Estate Planning
It is easy to think that you can just tell your loved ones what you want to happen to your possessions after your death, however, without a will, the laws of your state will determine how your assets are distributed. While you may have written down what you want or...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 7, 2016 | Estate Planning
When you begin planning your estate, whether it’s a will, living will, power of attorney, or healthcare power of attorney, you are faced with many new and unfamiliar terms. An estate planning attorney can be helpful when navigating these unfamiliar documents. Wills:...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 5, 2016 | Estate Planning
Why Have A Will? Creating a will can be a scary thought as wills are associated with the end of one’s life, something no one wants to think about. However, having a will can benefit your family and make a trying time a little easier on them. Benefits of Having a Will:...
