by Durham Law Firm | Apr 25, 2016 | Estate Planning
Many English estate laws came straight from Rome. They differed in several key instances. English wills allowed for partial parts of the will to be discarded while others remained valid. They also allowed for children to be disinherited, which as we discussed before,...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 24, 2016 | Estate Planning
Wills as we know them come from western culture, with some of the earliest originating in ancient Greece and Rome before being used in England and then eventually America. While much has changed, we still use many of the laws and ideas set down by these societies. In...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 21, 2016 | Estate Planning
Once you are over eighteen, you are legally considered an adult and therefore are able to make a will. For most people, this is the last thing they would think of doing at that age, but it is something you can do once you are that age. Wills are often associated with...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 15, 2016 | Estate Planning
A health care proxy or health care power of attorney is a document which names someone to make medical decisions for you if you become unable to make them yourself. This isn’t just limited to end of life matters, like with a living will. Instead, it allows one person...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 13, 2016 | Estate Planning
A living will or an advance directive for a natural death is a document Durham estate planning attorneys can work with you to create that lets your family and doctors know what to do if you become incapacitated. Becoming incapacitated means that you are no longer able...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 12, 2016 | Estate Planning
Misconception #1: I can just tell my loved ones my wishes and they will follow them. Unfortunately, you cannot just tell someone your wishes after you die and expect them to happen. The main reason is that each state has its own laws about inheritance and how your...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 11, 2016 | Estate Planning
There is no right or wrong time in your life to see a Durham attorney about setting up an estate plan. Folks tend to believe that estate plans, and specifically wills, are something we only need to worry about when we get old. However, no one is guaranteed a tomorrow...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 10, 2016 | Estate Planning
Misconception #1: I only need a Will if I’m wealthy Many people think if they do not have many assets or much property that they do not need a will. However, even if you only own a car and a small checking account, you will still want to make sure it goes to the right...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 9, 2016 | Guardianship
A good time to begin creating an estate plan is after the birth of a child. Having an estate plan allows you to nominate a guardian for your child in your Will, which gives you some say in the naming of a guardian. Without this document, the court will lack guidance...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 8, 2016 | Estate Planning
Anytime you create a legal document and name someone in it, you want to make sure your choice is thoughtful and not hasty. Naming a health care agent is no different. Some things you may want to consider when naming this agent are: Do they share the same religious or...
