by Durham Law Firm | Feb 19, 2021 | Probate, Estate Administration
Is the settlement of your family estate taking too much time and money? Do you have unresolved issues regarding an estate with family members or friends? These issues can be emotionally draining and cause pain and distrust among family members. Whether you are an heir...
by Durham Law Firm | Dec 4, 2020 | Special Proceedings, Estate Administration, Probate
Each year, more than 10,000 people are reported missing to the N.C. Center for Missing Persons. Adults of all socio-economic status, race, and ethnic background disappear for a myriad of reasons including abductions, struggles at home, health issues, trouble with the...
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
A trust is simply a legal entity that holds assets. If you are the trustee of an estate when the Grantor dies, it is your job to disburse the assets to the beneficiaries in the specified ways and times. This process may take several months or even years to accomplish...
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...
