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...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 9, 2016 | Estate Planning
It is easy to think that you can just tell your loved ones what you want to happen to your possessions after your death, however, without a will, the laws of your state will determine how your assets are distributed. While you may have written down what you want or...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 7, 2016 | Estate Planning
When you begin planning your estate, whether it’s a will, living will, power of attorney, or healthcare power of attorney, you are faced with many new and unfamiliar terms. An estate planning attorney can be helpful when navigating these unfamiliar documents. Wills:...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 5, 2016 | Estate Planning
Why Have A Will? Creating a will can be a scary thought as wills are associated with the end of one’s life, something no one wants to think about. However, having a will can benefit your family and make a trying time a little easier on them. Benefits of Having a Will:...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 4, 2016 | Estate Administration
Getting things accomplished with banks Dealing with banks can be one of the most difficult parts of handling an estate for deceased person. Many times executors or administrators of the estates will have already gone through a tremendous amount of trouble to get the...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 21, 2016 | Estate Planning
Power of Attorney – Durham Attorneys The power of attorney document is an essential part of almost any estate plan. This important tool gives another person the ability to make financial and medical decisions on your behalf. However, a Power of Attorney grants a...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 5, 2016 | Estate Planning, Guardianship
North Carolina Guardianships for Elderly Parents What do you do when your parents need a guardian appointed? It is not an easy matter to make the decision to have a guardian appointed for your parents. As parents age, they lose abilities, but not usually all at once....
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 4, 2016 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning
How to Start an Estate for a New Executor in North Carolina Duties of an Executor – Wake County Estate Lawyer The typical estate administration case in North Carolina involves an executor who knows they are going to be the executor ahead of time. Sometimes the...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 3, 2016 | Estate Planning, Guardianship
Guardianship and Incompetency Guardianship is sometimes necessary when a person has become unable to manage their own affairs. Our Guardianship Lawyers help people all the time with this important task. Powers of Attorney and Guardianship It is a great idea to...
