by Durham Law Firm | Dec 2, 2020 | HWH Updates
If you are working on an estate plan and finalizing your will, it is important to think through who you will name as executor. The executor for the will is in charge of finding the will, getting it probated, handling any funeral expenses from the estate finances,...
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 30, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
When a loved one dies, it is mentally and emotionally exhausting. However, you will feel less overwhelmed if you go ahead and start on the tasks that need to be done. It is important to let others know about what has happened and insure that the deceased’s assets are...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 30, 2020 | Estate Planning
“Estate Planning” sounds like a complicated process designed for wealthy people, but really it’s just about getting your affairs in order in case you die or become incapacitated. It’s just a matter of planning for the end of life. As unfortunate as it is, none of us...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 25, 2020 | Estate Administration
A trust is simply a legal entity that holds assets. If you are the trustee of an estate when the Grantor dies, it is your job to disburse the assets to the beneficiaries in the specified ways and times. This process may take several months or even years to accomplish...
