by Durham Law Firm | May 5, 2021 | Probate
If a loved one passes away without owning many assets, you may want to settle the estate without going through the probate process. There are many good reasons to skip the probate line and move straight into settling an estate. In North Carolina, you will need to get...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 30, 2021 | Estate Administration, Probate
After a loved one dies, usually a probate court must settle the estate. While most people want the settlement process done ASAP, probate can take between 18 and 24 months. Sometimes probate can last three years or more. Time delays can create unnecessary stress for...
by Whoosh Agency Support | Apr 21, 2021 | Probate
The good news is that with some legal help, you can altogether avoid probate for your family. The bad news is that if you don’t make a plan, your estate will go through probate and all of the associated costs when you pass away. Instead, learn how to avoid probate in...
by Durham Law Firm | Feb 19, 2021 | Estate Administration, Probate
Is the settlement of your family estate taking too much time and money? Settling an estate can be an exhausting process involving courtroom drama and attorneys for each point of view, along with creditors hoping to get a piece of the pie. Learn about the process of...
by Durham Law Firm | Dec 4, 2020 | Estate Administration, Probate, Special Proceedings
If someone you love is missing and you are struggling to pick up the pieces they left behind, do not do this on your own. Learn what to do in the days and years following their disappearance. Learn about making a complaint to the court so that the law is followed...
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...
