When a spouse and children rely on a family-owned business for their support, an unexpected loss could result in financial devastation. Without plans for a competent individual to take over the business, a small family-owned enterprise may come to a sudden and...
Contingences in a real estate contract protect you as a buyer from legal obligations that might ensnare you after you buy a home. A home inspection contingency is one of these provisions. It allows you a way to leave the contract without going through with the...
North Carolina drivers like you know that you can get into serious trouble for certain behaviors on the road. For example, a DUI conviction has the potential to ruin your life. Driving while texting can result in potentially lethal accidents. But what about speeding?...
If your parent or grandparent suffers from dementia, you may worry about developing the condition when you are older. While not all people inherit dementia from family members, doctors generally encourage people to consider this risk factor. After watching your loved...
Purchasing a home involves a major investment, so every decision that goes into the process deserves thoughtful consideration. In some cases, you may decide to move forward with a particular home purchase under conditional means, meaning you are willing to move...
When drunk driving allegations arise, a lot of people worry about time behind bars, financial penalties and other challenges they will face in the near future as a result of the charges. However, many people fail to take a careful look at the ways in which their lives...
Many people aspire to own a home. With mortgage rates at record lows, homeownership may be closer than ever to your reach. But is owning a home better than renting? One option may not be “better” than the other. However, there are advantages to owning a home that you...
Having a will means that the estate will most likely go through the probate process. According to Forbes, a long probate process can leave beneficiaries in limbo. They may be uncertain of their inheritance or when they may receive it. While retirement accounts,...
When you have a will, the state must honor it as long as it is valid under the law. If you have a will when you die, you die testate, and your family must file the document with the Clerk of Superior Court, according to the North Carolina Administrative Office of the...
Points come off your driver’s license every time you receive a speeding conviction. They likewise come off every time you simply pay a fine without going to court. Most people fail to realize that paying a ticket fine, speeding or otherwise, amounts to pleading guilty...
