by Durham Law Firm | Nov 25, 2020 | Estate Planning
It is important to think about planning for long term care costs now before time slips away. None of us know what will happen next in our lives, but we can make a legal plan that provides for the long term care services we may need in the future while also maximizing...
by Durham Law Firm | Nov 13, 2020 | Estate Administration, Probate
As an executor for a will, you have been honored with a position of trust. Another person believes that you can distribute their estate fairly and care for any investments and costs responsibly while distributing inheritance to their heirs. The position of executor is...
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 9, 2020 | Estate Planning
The 5 Year look back is a policy used to determine Medicaid eligibility. Learn how to keep your standard of living and avoid “spending down” your retirement savings to qualify for Medicaid. If long term care or high medical bills are in your future, the time to start...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 25, 2020 | Estate Administration
If you are the trustee of an estate, it is your job to disburse the assets to the beneficiaries. This process may take time to accomplish and you may need help from a knowledgeable estate planning...