by Durham Law Firm | Feb 19, 2021 | Probate, Estate Administration
Is the settlement of your family estate taking too much time and money? Settling an estate can be an exhausting process involving courtroom drama and attorneys for each point of view, along with creditors hoping to get a piece of the pie. Learn about the process of...
by Durham Law Firm | Dec 4, 2020 | Special Proceedings, Estate Administration, Probate
If someone you love is missing and you are struggling to pick up the pieces they left behind, do not do this on your own. Learn what to do in the days and years following their disappearance. Learn about making a complaint to the court so that the law is followed...
by Durham Law Firm | Nov 13, 2020 | Estate Administration, Probate
As an executor for a will, you have been honored with a position of trust. Another person believes that you can distribute their estate fairly and care for any investments and costs responsibly while distributing inheritance to their heirs. The position of executor is...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 25, 2020 | Estate Administration
If you are the trustee of an estate, it is your job to disburse the assets to the beneficiaries. This process may take time to accomplish and you may need help from a knowledgeable estate planning...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 23, 2020 | Probate, Estate Administration
Often, a person will die and leave behind real property, such as a home or land. Sometimes, that person will have debts or claims against their estate that cannot be paid unless the property is sold to create funds. It is important to note, however, that in many...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 14, 2020 | Probate, Estate Administration
Three months after an estate has been opened, the Court will require a Probate Inventory to be submitted. The Inventory is a precise list of estate assets. To figure out what the assets are, you will need to figure out what the decedent owned at the time of their...