by Durham Law Firm | Apr 12, 2017 | Guardianship
What is Guardianship? Guardianship is a legal protective proceeding that appoints a person or a public entity to make decisions for a person who is unable to make sound decisions for themselves or manage their own affairs. These proceedings are typically carried out...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 7, 2017 | Estate Planning, Media
A lot of people ask me what the difference is between hiring a law firm to do my will or just doing it myself, on my own or one of those services that will do it online for you. Well the answer is actually very complicated, but the first reason I tell people is...
by Durham Law Firm | Feb 17, 2017 | Estate Planning
Many families have friends, relatives, or colleagues who suffer with daily challenges in some way or another that limits them. These challenges can be a developmental, mental, or physical disability. In the past, most families of disabled loved ones would keep their...
by Durham Law Firm | Feb 10, 2017 | Estate Administration
A trust is a legal arrangement where a person, or trustee, manages property for the benefit of another person, or the beneficiary. The legal property title is held by the trustee. The grantor creates the trust and entrusts his or her assets to the trustee for his or...
by Durham Law Firm | Feb 2, 2017 | Estate Planning
When someone dies, one of the first things that happens is figuring out the will and any trust they may have. If you happen to be the trustee named in a living trust, your job will be to help settle that trust. It is essential for you to know how to settle the living...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 25, 2017 | Estate Planning
In the past, it seemed that the only people setting up trust funds for their children and grandchildren had a lot of money like the Rockefellers. Thanks to an increase in accumulations through the stock markets and increased property values of homes, more ordinary...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 19, 2017 | Estate Planning
Most people understand the necessity of writing a will to pass on their estate to their heirs. That is not the only choice that is available to them, though. Another tool for estate planning is the trust. Trusts are gaining in popularity, especially the revocable...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 9, 2017 | Business, Employment Law
Before you sign your severance agreement you should ensure that all of the details in the agreement are true and accurate. For example, you may be entitled to unused vacation time or a final paycheck. Make sure these details are included in the agreement. Once you...
by Durham Law Firm | Dec 27, 2016 | Business, Employment Law
Getting a lawyer to read over your severance agreement carefully is the smart thing to do. They may discover hidden clauses or other technical details that you would miss if you didn’t have someone else read it. Sometimes companies will attempt to use the terms of a...
by Durham Law Firm | Dec 20, 2016 | Business, Employment Law
Negotiating the terms of your severance package might not be the most enjoyable experience, but the potential payoff makes it worth it. By negotiating for a higher compensation you’ll buy yourself more time to pay all the bills and remain on an even keel while you...
