by Durham Law Firm | Oct 27, 2016 | Estate Planning
Hurricane Matthew has been devastating for North Carolina. At the time of writing, waters are still rising in eastern towns of Kinston, Goldsboro, and Greenville, the death toll is still ticking upward, and the energy companies are still struggling to restore power...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 25, 2016 | Estate Planning
“It went the way it had to, the way it was always going to.” – Tyreese, Walking Dead “Beth wanted to get him here. She wanted to get him back home. This was for her. And it could have been for us, too.” – Rick Grimes, Walking Dead (Rick musing on why he...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 12, 2016 | Estate Planning
With its year around outdoor weather, Raleigh is a great city to raise children in. There’s always something to do outside and there are lots of museums and other indoor activities as well. Regardless of how old your kids are or what their interests are, there’s bound...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 6, 2016 | Estate Administration
Traditional North Carolina laws that barred a spouse from being disinherited were designed to protect widowed woman from having to depend on government subsidies. Laws sought to ensure that even if a spouse was not included in the original will, they would still be...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 14, 2016 | Estate Administration
After the death of a loved one it’s up to the executor of the will to create an inventory of the deceased’s assets. This is an essential step in the probate process, and one that must be handled carefully. It’s only by creating an accurate idea of the deceased’s...
