by Durham Law Firm | Nov 6, 2020 | Estate Planning
If you are ready to think about what needs to be done to care for yourself and your family, a living trust, also called a revocable trust, is a good starting point. Whether you are trying to avoid probate expenses, care for yourself long term, regulate distributions...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 2, 2020 | Medicaid
A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust can be an alternative to spending down assets in order to qualify for Medicaid. If it will be 5 years before you need long-term care, you have many options for saving money. Even if you need long-term care now, an attorney can help...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 30, 2020 | Estate Planning
So “Estate Planning” sounds like a big complicated thing for really 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. Read on to learn how to...
by Durham Law Firm | Feb 2, 2017 | Estate Planning
When someone dies, one of the first things that happens is figuring out the will and any trust they may have. If you happen to be the trustee named in a living trust, your job will be to help settle that trust. It is essential for you to know how to settle the living...