When buying or selling a property, the excitement of closing a deal can sometimes overshadow the importance of carefully reviewing the contract. However, understanding the fine print is critical to avoid potential pitfalls and ensure a smooth transaction. Let's dive...
Driving While Impaired (DWI) is a serious crime in North Carolina, and a conviction can impact many areas of your life. Knowing the long-term consequences of a DWI is important if you face drunk driving charges. What are the legal consequences of a DWI? If you are...
Buying real estate is one of the largest purchases a person can make in North Carolina. It can be an exciting time, but that does not diminish the inherent risks. Understanding rights as a buyer and making sure the seller adheres to the law can avoid problems. As the...
The prospect of buying and selling real estate in North Carolina can be daunting. Since it is likely to be the largest investment a buyer will make in their life, it is important to be protected. The same is true for the seller. A fundamental part of navigating these...
One major piece of the probate process in North Carolina involves filing an inventory for the decedent’s estate. The decedent is the person who died and the executor of the estate is the person responsible for filing the inventory. The inventory process involves...
A DWI conviction can forever change life as you know it. It can lead to incarceration, the loss of your driving privileges, fines, loss of employment, and consequences for your child custody arrangement. These direct consequences can have ripple effects on your life,...
When it comes time to create an estate plan, you might find yourself worried about how your loved ones will use the wealth that you’ve worked hard to accumulate over the years. This is understandable. After all, you’ve probably heard stories about inheritances being...
When it comes to estate planning, a lot of the focus is on asset distribution. While this is certainly a key part of the estate planning process, it’s not the only critical issue that you’ll want to address in your plan. There are a whole host of other issues that if...
When buying and selling property in Rocky Mount and throughout North Carolina, there are bound to be feelings of excitement combined with trepidation at such a major financial agreement. This is true from the perspective of the selling party and the purchasing party....
In North Carolina, there are different ways in which people create a will. This frequently depends on the circumstances they are facing. Some people are well-prepared and have the will written, witnessed and executed in advance. In other cases, they may need to make a...