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...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 26, 2014 | Estate Planning
Guardianship Selection in a Will – Durham Estate Planning and Will Drafting As a parent you want your child to be loved and nurtured, even after your death. The terms of your Will can nominate a guardian for your child and set aside funds for his or her care and...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 25, 2014 | Estate Planning
Making sure your loved ones are taking care of after you pass is an absolute necessity. By creating a will or trust for your family, you can control exactly who gets what in terms of your property. Take a look at some examples of familiar names who did not create...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 19, 2014 | Estate Planning
Will Execution Each state has its own laws governing Wills. Here’s a little bit about how to execute a North Carolina Will: Who may make a Will? Any person of sound mind, and 18 years of age or over, may make a will. What is an attested written will? An attested...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 19, 2014 | Estate Planning
Health Care Power of Attorney The legislature set forth the purpose of recognizing a health care power of attorney in North Carolina as follows: The General Assembly recognizes as a matter of public policy the fundamental right of an individual to control the...
