by Durham Law Firm | Sep 3, 2014 | Estate Administration
Qualifying as an Estate Administrator: When a person in North Carolina dies without a will, an Administrator must be appointed in order to handle the estate of the deceased. On the other hand, if the person dies with a will, the will itself names an Executor to...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 3, 2014 | Guardianship
When someone you love ages, or has just certain genetic issues, he or she may begin to lose the ability to think and act on his or her own. Sometimes this inability to think or act can be temporary if caused by a traumatic experience. The law does provide ways to...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 3, 2014 | Estate Planning
If you own a home or are blessed to own multiple homes, then one day when you pass on, your family will be able to take on the blessing. I’ve sometimes heard people say “I only have a house and not much else so there’s not really a need for me to have a will.” Some...
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...
