by Durham Law Firm | Jun 29, 2021 | Estate Planning
Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that we did not plan. Unexpected death or incapacitating illness may keep us from caring for our children. Mental illness, drug addiction, a prison sentence, or general incompetence can all leave our child with no caregiver....
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 15, 2021 | Guardianship
The court orders a guardian for anyone who is severely disabled, incompetent, or incapacitated and needs help to live safely. If the court desires to appoint someone you do not want to care for you or that other family disapprove of, you may contest the guardianship....
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 | May 5, 2021 | Probate
If a loved one passes away without owning many assets, you may want to settle the estate without going through the probate process. There are many good reasons to skip the probate line and move straight into settling an estate. In North Carolina, you will need to get...
by Whoosh Agency Support | Apr 17, 2021 | Estate Planning
Today many people are using a revocable living trust as the foundation of their estate plan. However, they make a big mistake that sends their assets and loved ones right into the court system: they fail to fund their trust. But how do you fund your trust? Learn how...
