by Durham Law Firm | Oct 2, 2014 | Estate Planning
Wills for people that are single with no Children – North Carolina Estate Planning Why is estate planning essential for North Carolinians who are single with no children? It’s understandable that some think it’s a waste of money to hire an attorney to plan their...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 9, 2014 | Estate Planning
It is easy to understand why people get confused when it comes to holographic wills. The law varies state to state, and many times people rely on knowledge from a friend or that they heard on television. Unfortunately, this is a recipe for an estate litigation...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 9, 2014 | Estate Planning
There are a number of benefits to estate planning. Here are ten things estate planning can do for you, in no particular order. If you need an estate planning attorney, contact our...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 3, 2014 | Estate Planning
If you own a home or are blessed to own multiple homes, then one day when you pass on, your family will be able to take on the blessing. I’ve sometimes heard people say “I only have a house and not much else so there’s not really a need for me to have a will.” Some...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 3, 2014 | Estate Planning
1. Make a will. You can nominate guardians for your children, name an executor to handle your estate, set up testamentary trusts, and choose how your property will be passed to loved ones after you’re gone. This is an excellent tool to handle many affairs. 2....
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 27, 2014 | Estate Planning
Congratulations! You finally had your will drafted and executed. Now what? There is not one right way to store your will and because only the original executed will is valid, choosing the option that works for you and your family is important. Some people keep their...