by Durham Law Firm | Sep 4, 2019 | Probate
Many families have conflicts, and when a loved one dies, that conflict can be exacerbated. When it comes time to handle the decedent’s estate, an inventory of all personal property must be taken to report to the Court. Sometimes, disgruntled family members take it...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 28, 2019 | Estate Planning
If you are a financial advisor, you may believe that estate planning is best handled by attorneys. While an attorney is necessary to draft legal documents, it is also beneficial for financial advisors to be part of the estate planning conversation. For any individual...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 14, 2019 | Estate Planning
If you are the parent of a college-bound child, these last few weeks have probably been a little hectic preparing for classes to start back. As much preparing as you have done though, you may still be concerned about your child’s safety while they are away. One thing...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 30, 2019 | Estate Administration
Estate executors are responsible for filing an estate inventory as well as annual accounts with the Court. Sometimes, it may take several attempts to get the filings approved. In cases where the filings continuously get rejected, the executor may end up being held in...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 26, 2019 | Estate Planning
In May, the United States House of Representatives passed the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act”, otherwise known as the SECURE Act, with an overwhelming majority vote of 417-3. The bill is currently in the Senate, and if the President should...
by HWH Updates | Jul 9, 2019 | Estate Administration
The death of a loved one is never easy, not in the least, because of relentless creditors who continuously call or mail about overdue bills belong to the deceased person. When you are trying to handle the grief of losing a loved one, the last thing you want to deal...
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 19, 2019 | Estate Planning
It is incredibly common for people to own a bank account of some type at their death. The ways in which bank accounts are distributed or transferred after a death depends on what type of account it is. There are several different types of accounts and some may not...
by HWH Updates | May 28, 2019 | HWH Updates, Media
I wanted to share with you guys today a real-life example about how legal insurance actually helps someone get out of a difficult situation. Not too long ago, there was a lady who was administering the estate, helping probate the estate of her deceased brother, and...
by HWH Updates | Dec 6, 2018 | Guardianship
For many children, taking care of an elderly parent can be overwhelming, and it often results in family conflicts. This is especially the case if an elder parent or relative wishes to remain independent even though their decision-making capabilities are impaired, and...
