What should I look for in a Durham wills and estates attorney?
Match the attorney's focus to the matter: estate planning for wills and trusts, probate administration after a death, guardianship or special needs planning, or litigation over a trust or estate.
Can these attorneys help after someone has died?
Yes. Vail Gardner Law lists estate distribution and probate court matters, Southpoint Estate Planning lists estate administration and probate guidance, and Roberti Wicker Lauffer and Cinski handles trust and probate disputes.
Who handles special needs trusts in Durham?
Southpoint Estate Planning lists special needs trusts, while Vail Gardner Law says its special needs trusts are intended to preserve Medicaid or SSI eligibility.
How much does estate planning or probate cost?
The supplied listings do not state fees. Ask whether the matter is billed hourly or at a flat fee and what filing, recording, or court costs are separate.
Is a will enough, or might I also need other documents?
Depending on your situation, estate planning may also include a revocable living trust, powers of attorney, advance directives, trusts for children, or a special needs trust; Vail Gardner Law lists each of these services.