by Durham Law Firm | Aug 7, 2014 | Estate Planning, Estate Administration
“Three simple steps, and then you will see, how easy making an estate plan can be… Three simple steps” has been going through my head all day, as it’s a derivation from a theme song on a show my 4 year old son watches all the time. The three...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 5, 2014 | Estate Planning
Proper planning for death reflects responsible decision-making during life. Life changing events, such as getting married, having kids or purchasing a home are the perfect time to start thinking about estate planning. It also might be time to update your will or...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 4, 2014 | Estate Planning, Estate Administration
Reasons to Avoid Probate Probate is the process of administering the estate of a deceased person, which means making filings with the court, paying creditors, and transferring property to the heirs or beneficiaries (the people named in the Will or under state law if...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 30, 2014 | Estate Planning
In our Durham office, we regularly consult with clients about their estate planning needs. One of the more morbid things we discuss is the Advance Directive for a Natural Death, or Living Will, but it is a critical estate planning tool for most of our clients. With...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 29, 2014 | Estate Planning
The most common estate plan we handle in our office for our Raleigh estate planning clients consists of: (1) Last Will and Testament, (2) Health Care Power of Attorney, (3) Living Will, and (4) Durable General Power of Attorney. If it is appropriate, we also will...
