by Durham Law Firm | Sep 3, 2014 | Estate Administration
A will caveat is a challenge to the validity of a will that has been submitted for probate to the clerk of superior court. “The purpose of a caveat is to determine whether the paper writing purporting to be a will is in fact the last will and testament of the person...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 3, 2014 | Estate Planning
1. Make a will. You can nominate guardians for your children, name an executor to handle your estate, set up testamentary trusts, and choose how your property will be passed to loved ones after you’re gone. This is an excellent tool to handle many affairs. 2....
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 27, 2014 | Estate Planning
Congratulations! You finally had your will drafted and executed. Now what? There is not one right way to store your will and because only the original executed will is valid, choosing the option that works for you and your family is important. Some people keep their...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 26, 2014 | Estate Planning
Guardianship Selection in a Will – Durham Estate Planning and Will Drafting As a parent you want your child to be loved and nurtured, even after your death. The terms of your Will can nominate a guardian for your child and set aside funds for his or her care and...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 26, 2014 | Estate Administration
The overwhelming majority of wills in North Carolina are probated in common form, but it is worth considering whether to probate a will in solemn form. At the time of application for probate of any will in common form or anytime within three years following the...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 25, 2014 | Estate Planning
Making sure your loved ones are taking care of after you pass is an absolute necessity. By creating a will or trust for your family, you can control exactly who gets what in terms of your property. Take a look at some examples of familiar names who did not create...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 19, 2014 | Estate Planning
Will Execution Each state has its own laws governing Wills. Here’s a little bit about how to execute a North Carolina Will: Who may make a Will? Any person of sound mind, and 18 years of age or over, may make a will. What is an attested written will? An attested...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 19, 2014 | Estate Planning
Health Care Power of Attorney The legislature set forth the purpose of recognizing a health care power of attorney in North Carolina as follows: The General Assembly recognizes as a matter of public policy the fundamental right of an individual to control the...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 18, 2014 | Business
One of our colleagues had her purse stolen. A couple of days later she realized her notary seal (stamp) that she just received the day before the theft was in the purse. After checking around, it was pretty hard to get direction on what to do when this happens....
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 18, 2014 | Estate Planning
In today’s economy, it’s easy to understand why do-it-yourself estate planning is such an appealing alternative to retaining counsel. It is likely cheaper than hiring an attorney and can usually be done via the internet. However, there are a few downsides...
