When clients begin the process of estate planning, individual retirement accounts are a popular choice. But while IRAs can be a fairly straightforward way to distribute your assets, there are ways that clients can unnecessarily complicate the process for their heirs....
One of the assumed risks of being a small business owner is the potential liability for injuries suffered by customers, vendors or others in "slip and fall" accidents on the company's premises.Property or business owners who allow dangerous conditions like wet floors,...
All across the country, teenagers look forward to summer break and a respite from the daily grind of school, homework and extracurricular activities. While it's tempting to hand the keys over to your teenager and enjoy getting a break from playing chauffeur, it's also...
Being stopped by the police can be a tense, emotional experience for anyone, regardless of how or why he or she is being questioned. It is important to remember that the way you conduct yourself when stopped by police can have enormous implications on further legal...
If you're being charged with a DUI, you don't always have to accept it. There are a few defense tactics that can sometimes be used to combat these charges. Though this is not an exhaustive list of all of your options, a few potential tactics are noted below:1. Saying...
You probably know that the blood alcohol concentration limit in North Carolina is 0.08, as it is all across the country. However, to understand why that limit is in place, it's important to know what happens as your BAC increases.-- By just 0.02, you may feel slightly...
Your criminal defense attorney should work hard for you, and often a lot of that takes place behind the scenes. Some of the important jobs of a good defense attorney include:-- Negotiating plea bargains to reduce charges or arrange for penalties that don't include...
It's important for adults of all ages to draft advanced directives — sometimes called living wills — to formally declare their preference for end-of-life medical care. These directives form the blueprint for your caregivers and health care providers to...
Summer time is one of the busiest vacation times of the year. And, for many, a summer vacation means a road trip.In North Carolina, it is not uncommon for people to end up on I-95. However, according to the Daily Beast, I-95 is one of the most dangerous highways in...
Have you ever been injured while shopping in a store? Maybe you were thumping the melons when a display came crashing down around your head and shoulders. Or perhaps you slipped down in a puddle from a leaking cooler. There are almost as many ways to get injured in a...
