by Durham Law Firm | Jan 21, 2016 | Estate Planning
Power of Attorney – Durham Attorneys The power of attorney document is an essential part of almost any estate plan. This important tool gives another person the ability to make financial and medical decisions on your behalf. However, a Power of Attorney grants a...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 5, 2016 | Estate Planning, Guardianship
North Carolina Guardianships for Elderly Parents What do you do when your parents need a guardian appointed? It is not an easy matter to make the decision to have a guardian appointed for your parents. As parents age, they lose abilities, but not usually all at once....
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 4, 2016 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning
How to Start an Estate for a New Executor in North Carolina Duties of an Executor – Wake County Estate Lawyer The typical estate administration case in North Carolina involves an executor who knows they are going to be the executor ahead of time. Sometimes the...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 3, 2016 | Estate Planning, Guardianship
Guardianship and Incompetency Guardianship is sometimes necessary when a person has become unable to manage their own affairs. Our Guardianship Lawyers help people all the time with this important task. Powers of Attorney and Guardianship It is a great idea to...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 2, 2016 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning
Power of Attorney to Go with a Will – Raleigh Estate Attorney For our Raleigh Estate Planning cases, making decisions about an estate plan can be a daunting task. We are faced with so many questions and unknowns about what could happen, what to do with your...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 13, 2015 | Estate Planning
The importance of having a Will Many North Carolina people do not realize the importance of good estate planning. Many people assume everything would go to their next of kin if something happens to them. This is partially true, however it is not always the people you...