by Durham Law Firm | Nov 10, 2016 | Estate Administration
Many people may be hesitant to talk about death with young children. It’s a difficult subject and it’s one that we may not want to broach with someone who hasn’t even started school yet. However, death is an inescapable part of life, and it’s important that children...
by Durham Law Firm | Nov 3, 2016 | Employment Law
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor finalized major revisions to overtime laws to modernize the rules for fair pay. Currently, employees making less than $455 per week ($23,660.00 per year) are eligible for overtime pay. Also, at present under the Fair Labor...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 27, 2016 | Estate Planning
Hurricane Matthew has been devastating for North Carolina. At the time of writing, waters are still rising in eastern towns of Kinston, Goldsboro, and Greenville, the death toll is still ticking upward, and the energy companies are still struggling to restore power...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 25, 2016 | Estate Planning
“It went the way it had to, the way it was always going to.” – Tyreese, Walking Dead “Beth wanted to get him here. She wanted to get him back home. This was for her. And it could have been for us, too.” – Rick Grimes, Walking Dead (Rick musing on why he...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 12, 2016 | Estate Planning
With its year around outdoor weather, Raleigh is a great city to raise children in. There’s always something to do outside and there are lots of museums and other indoor activities as well. Regardless of how old your kids are or what their interests are, there’s bound...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 6, 2016 | Estate Administration
Traditional North Carolina laws that barred a spouse from being disinherited were designed to protect widowed woman from having to depend on government subsidies. Laws sought to ensure that even if a spouse was not included in the original will, they would still be...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 14, 2016 | Estate Administration
After the death of a loved one it’s up to the executor of the will to create an inventory of the deceased’s assets. This is an essential step in the probate process, and one that must be handled carefully. It’s only by creating an accurate idea of the deceased’s...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 28, 2016 | Estate Administration
One of the saddest things that can happen after the death of a loved one is an intense family dispute about who gets what in regards to the deceased’s assets. This can quickly escalate into a situation where everyone is airing ancient family grievances, and using...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 16, 2016 | Estate Administration
Keeping good records is crucial if you’re chosen to be the executor of an estate. Not only do you need to keep track of all of the paperwork regarding the probate process, you also need to document any expenses that you incur while administering the estate. The court...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 8, 2016 | Estate Administration
There are numerous reasons why you might want to know how to avoid probate in North Carolina. The first is that probate tends to be a long, drawn out process. Occasionally a probate case can be settled in as little as three months; however, that’s the exception and...
