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One of the most important duties law enforcement agencies have in North Carolina is removing intoxicated drivers from the highways. This means that officers tend to rush to some type of mechanical testing when a suspect could be impaired even when they could be under...
Property taxes are the greatest source of revenue for North Carolina's local government. As such, they are taken seriously. If you are buying property, inheriting, or planning for a new financial year, here is some information about property taxes that you should...
Becoming an executor of an estate probably sounds intimidating for most North Carolina residents. While the position comes with a lot of responsibility, it’s not bequeathed lightly and the deceased most likely chose you for a reason. What does an executor do? An...
All states use some form of comparative negligence law when adjudicating auto accidents. Some states have changed to the more modern "pure" comparative negligence model, but most states actually use "modified" comparative negligence law at the 50% or 51% bar for...
Real estate investing attracts many people interested in owning a property that grows in value. A core concept of real estate investing is the traditional "buy low and sell high" adage. Some North Carolina real estate deals might be more complex than others. However,...
Eyewitness testimony is a type of information used in both criminal and civil cases that many people would like to think is accurate, but the truth is that it can be the most unreliable evidence used in any trial. There are several reasons for this situation,...
For those living in North Carolina who want to plan their estates, a revocable living trust is a useful tool to help preserve wealth and minimize taxes. It is a way to protect some assets from the probate process while still retaining control and ownership of them....
Estate planning is different for everyone. Depending on your assets and your family situation, you may or may not require a revocable living trust. For North Carolina resident with relatively simple estate planning needs, a last will and testament and powers of...
No one likes to think about death, but it is something that every North Carolina has to face at some point in life. If you want to make sure that your loved ones are well taken care of after you're gone, it is important to start estate planning as soon as possible....
LLCs and partnerships in North Carolina are two of the possible business structures you could set up. They are similar but have a few key differences that you should know when you're choosing between the two. Personal liability One of the biggest deciding factors on...
