In North Carolina and throughout the country, buying and selling residential and commercial properties is an integral part of the business landscape. Even in a basic real estate transaction, however, complex issues may arise that are difficult to resolve. There are...
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Major estate planning mistakes to watch out for
Some North Carolina residents in Lincoln County may not have given much thought to how they would want their loved ones to settle their estate after their passing. While it may not seem like a pressing issue for someone who is young, in relatively good health and who...
Family law: Becoming good co-parents after divorce
According to most professionals who work with children, those kids who have healthy relationships with both parents after divorce generally do much better than those who don’t. Parents in North Carolina who divorce and share custody of their children have guidelines...
Family law: Prenups are often necessary, although unromantic
Many couples who are planning on marrying are swallowing hard and having a talk about the what if’s. No couple wants to think about their marriage ending, but planning for the unforeseen is often necessary and very smart. Family law in North Carolina paves the way for...
Real estate agents must keep pace with changing times
The housing market has seen some real changes over the last few months. Real estate agents in North Carolina and throughout the entire country need to keep pace with those changes that are continuing. In order not to become extinct entirely, the guardians of real...
Trying to decide if divorce is right for you? Consider these tips
Many North Carolina residents find themselves struggling in their marital relationships. They may feel as if they and their spouse have become distant or that the relationship overall is just no longer satisfying and fulfilling. For you, the idea of whether it is time...
Keeping peace in the family during estate planning
Parents never like to see their adult children disagreeing to the point that it causes their relationships to suffer. Parents in North Carolina who are thinking about estate planning need to put some thought into how those plans might affect their adult children when...
Will TOD accounts help to avoid probate?
As you go through the estate planning process, it's likely that you want to try to avoid your assets going into probate after your death. One extremely popular way to do this is to create a transfer on death or TOD account. As a North Carolina inhabitant, it's...
What do I disclose before selling a home in North Carolina?
Getting ready to sell a home can be an exciting time. However, before your home officially sells, this state requires that certain things get disclosed to a buyer. Considering that, here is more information about disclosure requirements in North Carolina. Health and...
Three types of easements in real estate that you should know
Most properties in North Carolina have at least one type of easement. An easement is the right to use land for a special purpose, such as running underground wires or supporting a townhouse. Express Express easements are legal agreements between two parties that...