Rocky Mount North Carolina Legal Blog
What are the benefits of a trust?
Estate planning is a very personalized process because you can choose from many options when deciding how to divide your assets or pass them onto your heirs. You also have options in the level of control you wish to exert over the inheritance you leave each heir. One...
Buying and selling property without an agent
With the rise of the internet, real estate transactions in North Carolina have gotten easier. It is now possible to arrange for a property sale or purchase without a prerequisite need to work through a real estate agent. Although a growing number of buyers and sellers...
DUI arrest and false positive BAC results due to gut fermentation
When issued with a North Carolina driver's license, a motorist agrees to submit to a roadside breathalyzer test when requested even if he or she has not consumed any alcoholic beverages. A law enforcement official, however, must have reasonable suspicion of a driver’s...
What happens when someone in NC dies without a will
Some people in North Carolina may suppose that if they do not have a will when they die, their estate automatically goes to their spouse and/or children. The truth of the matter is that it depends on the person's estate and a number of family matters. According to...
5 reasons your real estate closing could be delayed
Whether you are the home buyer or seller, you are anxious for the closing to be as smooth and uncomplicated a process as possible. However, you should always prepare for problems to turn up. Here are five issues that could delay your much-anticipated real estate...
Understanding the consequences of excessive traffic violations
Traffic laws in North Carolina have been established to help people stay safe, but are of little value if they are broken. If people are found to be in violation of laws such as speed limits, they can be penalized and required to take certain measures to amend their...
What happens if you miss your traffic court date in NC?
When you receive a North Carolina traffic ticket, you may have to appear in court to resolve the matter. According to the North Carolina Judicial Branch, you may have to appear in court for one of three reasons: You failed to dispose of your ticket online, you did not...
What is the role of an estate executor
When a loved one or close friend passes away, you may feel a myriad of emotions. Even though you are grieving the loss, you must finalize several matters with the deceased's estate. Whether you are the executor of the estate or are creating an estate plan of your own,...
Is long term care covered by Medicaid?
When planning your estate, it is important to take into consideration your potential need for long-term care. People in North Carolina and across the United States are living longer than ever, largely due to the wonder of modern medicine. However, this means that...
Drunk driving charges and your finances
DUI charges can wreak havoc on many facets of a person’s life, whether their driving privileges are taken away or they have to spend time behind bars. However, the financial impact of a DUI case can be staggering, and it may extend far beyond the financial penalties...
