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Eagen & Eagen, Attorneys at Law
4 Consultant Place
Durham, North Carolina 27707
Phone: (919) 490-1900 Toll Free: 1-866-745-8820 Fax: (919) 490-6296
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Eagen & Eagen Law Firm
4 Consultant Place
Durham, NC 27707
Ph: 919.490.1900
Toll Free
866.745.8820

Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Estate Administration
 

Estate Planning is often described as the process of evaluating a client’s assets and developing plans to minimize tax. However, at Eagen & Eagen, we also believe that proper planning for those family members who may be disabled, suffer from mental illness or substance abuse, or planning for the care of minor children is of equal importance. Our goal is to help clients craft a plan which addresses all of these issues and to protect the family’s assets as well as personal relationships. Estate planning may include the following:

  • Wills
  • Revocable Living Trust Agreements
  • Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
  • Special Needs Trusts (For Disabled Individuals)
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Health Care Powers of Attorney
  • Living Wills
  • Guardianships
Estate Administration is the process of collecting and distributing the Decedent’s assets after death. Our attorneys will represent the Personal Representative and family members during the administration process. We assist our clients in locating, valuing and collecting assets of the estate, determining and paying legal bills and debts, preparing and filing court documents, preparing tax filings, distributing property to beneficiaries, handling disputed claims, negotiating family disputes and selling or otherwise disposing of property.
 

Will Caveats are proceedings used to challenge a Will. If a beneficiary or family member believes that a Decedent left a Will, which was written or changed under duress, undue influence or after becoming incompetent, such a Will is challenged in an action called a Caveat. Our attorneys represent family members who wish to challenge such Wills or Personal Representatives who are defending a challenged Will.

Our Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Estate Administration Attorneys:
 
Elizabeth Eagen
 
Dori J. Wiggen