by Durham Law Firm | May 14, 2021 | Guardianship
When individuals can no longer care for themselves, someone else can file a petition for guardianship. If necessary, the clerk of court will appoint a temporary guardian for the individual. A temporary guardianship only lasts until the clerk of court decides whether...
by Durham Law Firm | May 13, 2021 | Guardianship
If someone you love needs help to care for themselves, a court often must appoint a guardian. However, before the court can appoint a permanent guardian, it appoints a “guardian ad litem,” usually an attorney, to represent the interests of the individual. This...
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...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 9, 2016 | Estate Planning
It is easy to think that you can just tell your loved ones what you want to happen to your possessions after your death, however, without a will, the laws of your state will determine how your assets are distributed. While you may have written down what you want or...
