by Durham Law Firm | Dec 8, 2021 | Estate Planning
Experienced estate planning attorneys prepare the legal documents you need to take care of yourself and your family as you age. If you own a home or have children or a spouse or partner, estate planning is just part of ensuring that you are all cared for. When you...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 20, 2021 | Estate Planning
It’s challenging to think about a world where we no longer exist, but planning for that day makes life better for those we leave behind. With bank accounts, the inheritance rules are relatively simple in North Carolina. Let’s look at how your money is distributed...
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 22, 2021 | Estate Planning
Trust protectors play a relatively new role in the life of a trust. They give a type of long-term trust protection by acting with power over trustees and beneficiaries alike. A trust protector serves as an appointed authority over a trust for a time. Trust protectors...
by Durham Law Firm | May 8, 2021 | Probate
Everyone over the age of 18 has an estate. Your estate is comprised of everything you own in addition to your minor children and pets. It’s crucial to make a plan for your estate before you die. Without a plan, your estate goes through a long court process known as...
by Whoosh Agency Support | Apr 21, 2021 | Probate
The good news is that with some legal help, you can altogether avoid probate for your family. The bad news is that if you don’t make a plan, your estate will go through probate and all of the associated costs when you pass away. Instead, learn how to avoid probate in...