Selecting your Health Care Agent
What is a Health Care Power of Attorney? A Health Care Power of Attorney is a document in which you name a person, known as a health care agent, to make medical decisions on your [...]
What is a Living Will and Why Do I Need One?
A Living Will deals with your wishes about your end-of-life medical care. A living will also be known as an advanced directive, is an important estate planning document that aids your family in understanding your [...]
Does My Spouse Get Everything if I Don’t Have a Will in North Carolina?
Not Necessarily. People often assume that if they do not have a will that their assets, or their estate, will automatically go to their spouse. However, if you die without a will, also known as [...]
New North Carolina Power of Attorney Law Goes into Effect January 1, 2018
If you are a North Carolina resident, now is a great time to review your estate planning decisions as a new North Carolina Power of Attorney law goes into effect on January 1, 2018. The [...]
Establishing Adult Guardianship For Aging Parents in NC
Do you have a loved one who is not capable of handling his or her own personal, medical, or financial affairs? Whether it is an aging parent or grandparent struggling with dementia, or an adult [...]
Do I need an attorney for a separation agreement in Monroe, NC?
These days you can find forms for all sorts of legal matters, particularly divorce and separation agreements. Many people try to use the fill in the blank agreements purporting to handle their property and debts, [...]
Seeking Emergency Custody of a Child in North Carolina
Does Your Child’s Safety Depend on Immediate Intervention by NC Courts? It is an unfortunate reality that many parents face situations or circumstances that they feel need the Court’s immediate attention to ensure the safety [...]
Buckle-Up for Changes to NC Seat Belt Laws
New NC Seat Belt Laws Remind Us to Buckle-Up! North Carolina’s seat belt laws have changed a few times over the last couple of decades. Regardless of age, if you are the driver or just [...]
Mediation vs. Arbitration – What’s the Difference?
“In most lawsuits in North Carolina the parties, and most often their attorneys, will be required to participate in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The most common ADR procedure is mediation, but the parties can choose [...]
Holding Title to Your Home, Monroe NC
You have recently gotten married and the two of you want to buy a new home. How should you hold title to what will likely be your biggest asset? There are several ways to hold [...]
