by Durham Law Firm | Sep 3, 2014 | Estate Administration
A will caveat is a challenge to the validity of a will that has been submitted for probate to the clerk of superior court. “The purpose of a caveat is to determine whether the paper writing purporting to be a will is in fact the last will and testament of the person...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 3, 2014 | Estate Planning
1. Make a will. You can nominate guardians for your children, name an executor to handle your estate, set up testamentary trusts, and choose how your property will be passed to loved ones after you’re gone. This is an excellent tool to handle many affairs. 2....
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 27, 2014 | Estate Planning
Congratulations! You finally had your will drafted and executed. Now what? There is not one right way to store your will and because only the original executed will is valid, choosing the option that works for you and your family is important. Some people keep their...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 26, 2014 | Estate Planning
Guardianship Selection in a Will – Durham Estate Planning and Will Drafting As a parent you want your child to be loved and nurtured, even after your death. The terms of your Will can nominate a guardian for your child and set aside funds for his or her care and...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 26, 2014 | Estate Administration
The overwhelming majority of wills in North Carolina are probated in common form, but it is worth considering whether to probate a will in solemn form. At the time of application for probate of any will in common form or anytime within three years following the...
