by Durham Law Firm | Jul 9, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you are planning a wedding, the excitement of the big day and the honeymoon to follow may be the extent of your thoughts. It is easy to get swept up in the excitement of finding someone to spend your life with. It is also easy to forget that marriage is a legally...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 2, 2021 | Guardianship
As you grow older, you may eventually need a caregiver. It is difficult to accept this truth, but living in denial that your health could fail is not wise. Our culture in the United States often values autonomy, independence, and doing it yourself. However, if a...
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 2, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you are getting older and less able to care for yourself, legal documents can help prevent future exploitation. Part of preventing financial elder abuse is preparing yourself for a future in which you may need care. Preventing exploitation in your community is...
by Durham Law Firm | May 28, 2021 | Guardianship
If you are an older adult, people may question your memory, sanity, and ability to lead an independent life. They may say you can no longer make decisions for yourself. However, we all have the right to decide our life path, whether good or bad. If others think they...
