Are you considering buying a home? The real estate market in North Carolina continues to run hot. According to the most recent data from Zillow (April 2023), the median home sale in North Carolina exceeds $300,000—a more than ten percent spike over the previous year. Further, the median residential property in our state goes to …

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If you are a business owner in North Carolina that extends credit to customers, it is likely that you will encounter situations where you need to collect a debt at some point. Despite being clear on your terms for accounts and having a signed contract, some customers will not pay up when the amount is …

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Were you arrested and charged with a serious criminal offense? You are far from alone. Whether you are facing a felony charge or a misdemeanor charge, you have every right to defend yourself in court. All people charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is the state—meaning the prosecution—that has the …

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Probate is the process for wrapping up a person’s final affairs upon their passing, since various legal and financial matters linger after someone’s death. There are the decedent’s assets that must be distributed, debts to be paid, and other relationships and dealings that need to be resolved. During the North Carolina estate administration process, disputes …

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A will is widely considered as the cornerstone of estate planning in North Carolina, and the figures are encouraging in terms of the increase in people preparing one. According to the Caring.com 2023 Wills and Estate Planning Study, the number of individuals who have created a will rose by 3 percent from 2022 and 6 …

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Buying or selling a home is a major financial transaction for many residents of North Carolina, from the high dollar value to the fact that the subject property is more than just a piece of real estate. Your home is your safe haven and the place your family will make memories, so your rights and …

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Are you a divorced or separated parent of young children or teenagers? You are far from alone. The Pew Research Center reports that more than half of U.S. children have divorced or separated parents. You may have a parenting plan that outlines rights and responsibilities regarding child custody and visitation. In North Carolina, a parenting …

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When a person passes away in North Carolina, their will must be submitted and recognized by a probate court. It is a key part of the overall estate administration process. In most cases, wills are accepted and probate proceeds without a dispute over the will’s validity. However, there are exceptions. In North Carolina, the validity …

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Do you have a will in place? You should. Every adult in North Carolina needs a comprehensive, well-drafted will that is customized to meet their needs, goals, and specific circumstances. Of course, a will is not, by itself, a comprehensive estate plan. You could also benefit from setting up a living trust. If you do …

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There are several different ways to own real estate with another person. Whether you own a home together with a spouse, purchased a property with a friend, or inherited property along with a family member, you could be part of a legal ownership arrangement called a joint tenancy. In a joint tenancy, all owners have …

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