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 Durham Law Firm | Apr 30, 2021 | Estate Administration, Probate
After a loved one dies, usually a probate court must settle the estate. While most people want the settlement process done ASAP, probate can take between 18 and 24 months. Sometimes probate can last three years or more. Time delays can create unnecessary stress for...
by Whoosh Agency Support | Apr 10, 2021 | Estate Planning
You may not feel old enough or rich enough to need a will, but the fact is that certain kinds of planning are still crucial for everyone over the age of 18. “Estate planning” is the legal name for the plans you need to make. A Will is a part of that planning. You do...
by Durham Law Firm | Feb 19, 2021 | Estate Administration, Probate
Is the settlement of your family estate taking too much time and money? Settling an estate can be an exhausting process involving courtroom drama and attorneys for each point of view, along with creditors hoping to get a piece of the pie. Learn about the process of...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 13, 2017 | Estate Administration, Media, Video
So, from time to time I have some people who come into my office where someone is infirmed or recently passed and a loved one comes in and says, “I think this person was financially exploited.” Many times, they are legitimate. After investigation, we find that the...