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DWI is one of the most common crimes in the state. According to the North Carolina Courts, 26,333 people were sentenced for DWI in 2022. And that number doesn’t include arrests which did not result in a sentence. Typically, more than 30,000 people are arrested for drunk driving in any given year. Every day, hundreds …
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are designed to provide financial support to people who cannot work on a full-time basis due to a medical issue. SSDI benefits are a much needed financial lifeline—but the application process can take time. Retroactive benefits help to ensure that beneficiaries actually receive the full amount they are owed. …
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Divorce is complicated. When you end a marriage, you and your spouse need to disentangle your lives. Among other things, this means sorting out your finances. North Carolina’s divorce law calls for an equitable distribution of marital assets. Each spouse deserves their fair share of the property. This raises an important question: What happens if …
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Other than making sure to comply with requirements for executing an attested will under North Carolina estate planning laws, you generally have a great amount of flexibility and leeway regarding what you can include in the document. As you consider the provisions you want to include, your family situation, and other unique circumstances, you can …
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A commercial real estate transaction involves both financial and legal considerations which can often be overwhelming for the parties involved. Not being properly prepared for such a transaction could cost you big. That is why you need an experienced real estate attorney on your side. An experienced commercial real estate attorney understands the legalities and …
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A will is a critical element of any estate plan. A valid will gives you control over the distribution of your estate in the event of your death. If you die without a will, your property will pass through intestate succession. This means that state statute will determine who gets your property, and it may …
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A divorce often involves discussions on matters such as alimony, property distribution, and child custody. When spouses disagree over these terms, they can be said to be in a contested divorce. A contested divorce could also occur where one spouse contends the parties have not lived separate and apart for the required period of time. …
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“Our new Constitution is now established, everything seems to promise it will be durable; but in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin, letter to Jean-Baptiste Le Roy, 1789. While death and taxes may be certain, how you are treated in your final days, and how your property is distributed after …
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Leasing, purchasing, or selling real property can seem like a daunting task. A real property transaction often involves practical, legal, and financial considerations. As such, it is important to practice care when buying, selling, or leasing property. It is a good idea to adopt a transaction checklist to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. A …
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Sometimes it just doesn’t work out, despite good intentions from both spouses, the best way for the individuals to move on is to separate, through a divorce. A divorce is the termination of a marriage, ending the parties’ legal union. One of our clients’ initial considerations and questions asked is: How much will my divorce …
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