by Durham Law Firm | Apr 12, 2016 | Estate Planning
Misconception #1: I can just tell my loved ones my wishes and they will follow them. Unfortunately, you cannot just tell someone your wishes after you die and expect them to happen. The main reason is that each state has its own laws about inheritance and how your...
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...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 15, 2016 | Estate Administration
North Carolina Executors Duties An executor of an estate is the person chosen after your death to distribute your assets, pay off your debts, and overall take care of your estate. This makes the person you choose one of the most important people you can name in your...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 9, 2016 | Estate Planning
It is easy to think that you can just tell your loved ones what you want to happen to your possessions after your death, however, without a will, the laws of your state will determine how your assets are distributed. While you may have written down what you want or...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 7, 2016 | Estate Planning
When you begin planning your estate, whether it’s a will, living will, power of attorney, or healthcare power of attorney, you are faced with many new and unfamiliar terms. An estate planning attorney can be helpful when navigating these unfamiliar documents. Wills:...
