by Durham Law Firm | Apr 9, 2016 | Guardianship
A good time to begin creating an estate plan is after the birth of a child. Having an estate plan allows you to nominate a guardian for your child in your Will, which gives you some say in the naming of a guardian. Without this document, the court will lack guidance...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 8, 2016 | Estate Planning
Anytime you create a legal document and name someone in it, you want to make sure your choice is thoughtful and not hasty. Naming a health care agent is no different. Some things you may want to consider when naming this agent are: Do they share the same religious or...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 7, 2016 | Estate Planning
A banking scandal happening in San Francisco was recently brought to our attention, relevant to our positions as Durham estate attorneys. According to sources, a former Wells Fargo employee and his friend are accused of stealing more than $800,000 dollars from elderly...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 27, 2016 | Estate Planning
Durham NC Estate Planning As we have talked about in the past, planning your estate is something everyone should do to ensure a good future for your family. Many people don’t think about making a Will until they are older, but it is never too early to have one in...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 25, 2016 | Estate Planning
Common Mistakes When Planning An Estate In the previous blog entry, we talked about some common mistakes people make when planning their estates. Today, we’re going to expand on that. Many times, people name an executor in their will who is not the best person for the...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 23, 2016 | Estate Planning
Common Mistakes When Planning An Estate Planning an estate is not something many people want to consider. When you talk about making a will, it often brings to mind aging and being unable to take care of yourself. People often put it off until they are older and...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 21, 2016 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning
I have an Estate Plan, Now What? – Durham NC Estate Planning Once you have met with a Durham estate planning attorney and created your Will, Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, and Living Will, you may be asking yourself what to do with these...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 19, 2016 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning
What is Probate? – Durham NC Probate Lawyers When a loved one dies and leaves a Will behind, one of the terms you will hear thrown around is “probate.” But what does it mean to probate a will? Probate is the process of legitimizing a deceased person’s will. A...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 17, 2016 | Estate Planning
Do You Have a Valid Will? Did you know that more than half of Americans do not have a Will? Writing a Will can be scary because it can mean acknowledging death, but it is much better to have one than to not. Without a Will, a person who dies is said to have died...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 15, 2016 | Estate Administration
North Carolina Executors Duties An executor of an estate is the person chosen after your death to distribute your assets, pay off your debts, and overall take care of your estate. This makes the person you choose one of the most important people you can name in your...
