by Whoosh Agency Support | Jan 13, 2021 | Estate Planning
Planning for the future as an unmarried couple is different than planning as a married couple. There are laws in the US that specifically help married couples plan for the future. There are not any special designations in the law for the care or rights of a non-spouse...
by Durham Law Firm | Nov 20, 2020 | Probate
The consequences of not planning for your death can make life for your family more difficult. If you have a bank account with no joint ownership and with no designated beneficiaries, the money in that account will be frozen and have to go through probate before...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 28, 2020 | Estate Planning
If you are looking at planning for end of life financial circumstances, you may be wondering about the tax laws in NC. How much will the Federal and State governments take from your final estate when you pass away? Will your heirs have to pay inheritance taxes on the...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 19, 2016 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning
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...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 15, 2016 | Estate Administration
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...