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...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 15, 2014 | Estate Planning
Estate planning for senior citizens: While a large number of people create estate plans at a younger age, many people put off the process until they are older. Waiting until you are in poor health is not the best idea for many reasons, but we find ourselves in...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 14, 2014 | Estate Administration
Real property in estate administration Title to real property vests in the heirs of the decedent at the time of the decedent’s death, or, if the decedent leaves a valid will, at the time of the probate of the will, with ownership rights in the heirs relating...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 9, 2014 | Estate Planning
Talking with family about your estate plan: Speaking with your family about your death wishes is never an easy or exciting topic. Most people don’t enjoy discussing, or even thinking about what happens after they die. However, being open and honest about your wishes...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 9, 2014 | Employment Law
New Alternatives for Paid Family Leave? North Carolina employers are required to follow the federal Family Medical Leave Act in order to provide paid or unpaid leave for employees who qualify for such leave. However, the employer is only required to do so if they...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 9, 2014 | Estate Planning
When to Choose a Trust Over a Will It can sometimes be difficult to determine the difference whether it is better to have a trust or a will to handle the disposition of the bulk of your assets. How do you know which one will work best for you? Well, like every other...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 7, 2014 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning
“Three simple steps, and then you will see, how easy making an estate plan can be… Three simple steps” has been going through my head all day, as it’s a derivation from a theme song on a show my 4 year old son watches all the time. The three...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 5, 2014 | Estate Planning
Proper planning for death reflects responsible decision-making during life. Life changing events, such as getting married, having kids or purchasing a home are the perfect time to start thinking about estate planning. It also might be time to update your will or...
