Knowing how to talk to your children about their inheritance is tough -- you want to address the issues you see ahead but you also don't want to create unnecessary drama.Far too many parents fail to have the necessary discussions with their children. Instead of...
In this day of no-fault divorce, the courts no longer need an "acceptable" reason, like bigamy, cruelty or habitual drinking, to let a divorce go through. It's enough to say that you simply don't want to remain married any longer. However, due process still requires...
In North Carolina, shoplifting is taken seriously -- but the laws regarding theft are often hard to understand.In order to protect yourself, there are some facts everyone should know. 1. Shoplifting is part of the larceny statuteNorth Carolina uses the term "larceny"...
What's the difference between a jail and a prison?If you've never been to either, you probably don't realize that they're two very different things in North Carolina. Jails are only equipped for short-term stays, while criminal defendants are waiting on trial or...
If you plan on heading into the Charlotte area of North Carolina in the next week or so, police are advising extra caution. The ice and snow is making it difficult for drivers to stay safe on the roads.To say that North Carolina drivers "aren't exactly used to driving...
When it comes to estate planning in Dunn, the more often you update your plans, the better. Many people do not realize it, but estate plans contain important decisions that last forever. If you made your estate plans long ago, now is the perfect time for you to brush...
Could your landlord or the proprietor of a business be held responsible for injuries caused by another person's criminal actions?In some cases, yes. If you happen to be the victim of a criminal act -- whether you were assaulted, raped or injured in a break-in -- this...
In North Carolina, like the rest of the nation, you can get a no-fault divorce fairly easily.However, just like every other state, North Carolina has its legal quirks. You can get your no-fault divorce in a single day -- but only after living apart from your spouse...
North Carolina, like many other states, has more evidence of criminal wrongdoing than they can handle.There's so much evidence, in fact, that the state has had to previously dismiss charges that ranged from drunk driving all the way to murder because the state...
Do you feel pretty comfortable with your end-of-life documents and plans?If you have a will, a power of financial attorney, a power of medical attorney, a living will and any other documents put together so that your estate is handled the way that you want it to be...
