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 do what needs to be done. It is important to let others know about the death and insure that the deceased’s assets are handled properly and...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 23, 2020 | Probate
After probate for an estate has closed, there are no legal definitives for if someone wants to reopen probate to sue. Probate lasts for several months to several years because it is the Personal Representative’s job to uncover all assets, all creditors, and all...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 28, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
Attorneys often retain our estate planning and probate team to assist them with an aspect of their cases. It’s so important that attorneys pick a qualified colleague to assist them, as the decision of who to pick often reflects on the attorney — particularly if...
by Whoosh Agency Support | Jun 23, 2020 | Probate
When you are appointed as the executor of an estate of a deceased person in the State of North Carolina, you are signing up for a litany of obligations. In addition to gathering assets, handling the filing of taxes, dealing with the distribution of assets, and paying...
