by Durham Law Firm | Aug 15, 2014 | Estate Planning
Estate planning for senior citizens: While a large number of people create estate plans at a younger age, many people put off the process until they are older. Waiting until you are in poor health is not the best idea for many reasons, but we find ourselves in...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 14, 2014 | Estate Administration
Real property in estate administration Title to real property vests in the heirs of the decedent at the time of the decedent’s death, or, if the decedent leaves a valid will, at the time of the probate of the will, with ownership rights in the heirs relating...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 9, 2014 | Estate Planning
Talking with family about your estate plan: Speaking with your family about your death wishes is never an easy or exciting topic. Most people don’t enjoy discussing, or even thinking about what happens after they die. However, being open and honest about your wishes...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 9, 2014 | Employment Law
New Alternatives for Paid Family Leave? North Carolina employers are required to follow the federal Family Medical Leave Act in order to provide paid or unpaid leave for employees who qualify for such leave. However, the employer is only required to do so if they...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 9, 2014 | Estate Planning
When to Choose a Trust Over a Will It can sometimes be difficult to determine the difference whether it is better to have a trust or a will to handle the disposition of the bulk of your assets. How do you know which one will work best for you? Well, like every other...
