by Durham Law Firm | Oct 29, 2019 | Guardianship
For mentally incapable persons, it is standard for the Courts to appoint a guardian to take care of the person (the Ward) and make decisions that are in their best interest. However, what happens when a guardian decides that a procedure that may result in...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 4, 2019 | Probate
If your loved one has passed away, the court or other organizations may ask you whether they died testate or intestate.You may already be overwhelmed dealing with the grieving process and having complicated and unfamiliar vocabulary thrown at you just makes it more...
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 | Sep 4, 2019 | Probate
Many families have conflicts, and when a loved one dies, that conflict can be exacerbated. When it comes time to handle the decedent’s estate, an inventory of all personal property must be taken to report to the Court. Sometimes, disgruntled family members take it...