by Durham Law Firm | Nov 14, 2019 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is the process of developing a strategy for the care and management of your estate if you become incapacitated or pass away. One purpose of estate planning is to minimize costs, including taxes imposed on gifts and probate court costs. A solid estate...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 18, 2019 | Estate Planning
When someone passes away and a client seeks our help in handling the final affairs of their loved one, one of the first questions we ask is whether the deceased person had a Will. So often, the answer is yes, and then the client shows us the Will. A lot of the time...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 14, 2019 | Estate Planning
If you are the parent of a college-bound child, these last few weeks have probably been a little hectic preparing for classes to start back. As much preparing as you have done though, you may still be concerned about your child’s safety while they are away. One thing...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 9, 2017 | Estate Administration
A Will could be challenged after Probate. But a better question might be “What can I expect to gain?” When there are multiple Wills, either of which might be offered as the final Will of a deceased person, it is typically viewed as a race to the Courthouse. The reason...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 21, 2016 | Estate Planning
Once you are over eighteen, you are legally considered an adult and therefore are able to make a will. For most people, this is the last thing they would think of doing at that age, but it is something you can do once you are that age. Wills are often associated with...
