by Durham Law Firm | Dec 4, 2020 | Estate Administration, Probate, Special Proceedings
Each year, more than 10,000 people are reported missing to the N.C. Center for Missing Persons. Adults of all socio-economic status, race, and ethnic background disappear for a myriad of reasons including abductions, struggles at home, health issues, trouble with the...
by Durham Law Firm | Nov 20, 2020 | Probate
The consequences of not planning for your death can make life for your family more difficult. If you have a bank account with no joint ownership and with no designated beneficiaries, the money in that account will be frozen and have to go through probate before...
by Durham Law Firm | Nov 13, 2020 | Estate Administration, Probate
As an executor for a will, you have been honored with a position of trust. Another person believes that you can distribute their estate fairly and care for any investments and costs responsibly while distributing inheritance to their heirs. The position of executor is...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 30, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
When a loved one dies, it is mentally and emotionally exhausting. However, you will feel less overwhelmed if you go ahead and start on the tasks that need to be done. It is important to let others know about what has happened and insure that the deceased’s assets are...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 23, 2020 | Probate
Probate in NC is the process by which a court decides how to distribute a deceased person’s assets after they pass away. Some assets may transfer to the heir upon death and some may have to go through probate court. Anything that passes through the court can take a...
by Whoosh Agency Support | Aug 11, 2020 | Probate
When a deceased person’s affairs need to be managed and settled, one of the things that will always need to be addressed is whether the person owed money to any potential creditors. This may include credit card bills, utilities, taxes, and even medical bills. It...
