by Durham Law Firm | Jan 29, 2024 | Estate Planning
A will serves as a voice from beyond, guiding the distribution of one's estate. It reflects personal wishes and ensures that the right people benefit from a lifetime of hard work. Beneficiaries can range from family members to friends or even organizations and...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 20, 2021 | Estate Planning
It’s challenging to think about a world where we no longer exist, but planning for that day makes life better for those we leave behind. With bank accounts, the inheritance rules are relatively simple in North Carolina. Let’s look at how your money is distributed...
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 | May 8, 2021 | Probate
Everyone over the age of 18 has an estate. Your estate is comprised of everything you own in addition to your minor children and pets. It’s crucial to make a plan for your estate before you die. Without a plan, your estate goes through a long court process known as...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 17, 2016 | Estate Planning
Do You Have a Valid Will? Did you know that more than half of Americans do not have a Will? Writing a Will can be scary because it can mean acknowledging death, but it is much better to have one than to not. Without a Will, a person who dies is said to have died...