Accumulating wealth and protecting wealth are two very different things. Research shows that it takes just two generations for a family to lose 70% of its net worth. By the third generation – it hits 90%. Protecting the inheritance of future generations requires proactive estate planning, an experienced attorney, and investments that can stand the […]
“Mom told me all her life that she planned to split everything evenly between her children. She got sick, and my brother took her out of state so he could provide care for her. Communication became more difficult as time passed and it was harder to find out how Mom was doing. Mom later died. […]
Common Mistakes When Planning An Estate In the previous blog entry, we talked about some common mistakes people make when planning their estates. Today, we’re going to expand on that. Many times, people name an executor in their will who is not the best person for the job. The executor is going to be in […]
Common Mistakes When Planning An Estate Planning an estate is not something many people want to consider. When you talk about making a will, it often brings to mind aging and being unable to take care of yourself. People often put it off until they are older and unable to take care of themselves or […]
I have an Estate Plan, Now What? – Durham NC Estate Planning Once you have met with a Durham estate planning attorney and created your Will, Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, and Living Will, you may be asking yourself what to do with these documents. Your Durham estate planning attorneys are here to […]
What is Probate? – Durham NC Probate Lawyers When a loved one dies and leaves a Will behind, one of the terms you will hear thrown around is “probate.” But what does it mean to probate a will? Probate is the process of legitimizing a deceased person’s will. A Will must meet a certain set […]
North Carolina Executors Duties An executor of an estate is the person chosen after your death to distribute your assets, pay off your debts, and overall take care of your estate. This makes the person you choose one of the most important people you can name in your will, so you should make sure to […]
Why Have A Will? Creating a will can be a scary thought as wills are associated with the end of one’s life, something no one wants to think about. However, having a will can benefit your family and make a trying time a little easier on them. Benefits of Having a Will: The most valuable […]
Getting things accomplished with banks Dealing with banks can be one of the most difficult parts of handling an estate for deceased person. Many times executors or administrators of the estates will have already gone through a tremendous amount of trouble to get the authority that they need from the courts to even have communications […]
North Carolina Guardianships for Elderly Parents What do you do when your parents need a guardian appointed? It is not an easy matter to make the decision to have a guardian appointed for your parents. As parents age, they lose abilities, but not usually all at once. It will likely be a gradual decline, and […]
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