When you buy land or property, you probably have plans for how you want to use that land or the building. It can come as surprise to you to learn there is an easement that could affect how you are able to use the property. Whether you already purchased property with...
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Why you don’t want to wait too long to draft an estate plan
No one can predict the future, but you can take certain steps that will allow you to have more control over things that may happen down the road. You can do this through estate planning, which includes drafting certain documents that let you make the final choice on...
Divorce mediation is often preferred over a trial
Divorce cases can be handled through either mediation or litigation. The decision about which one of these to pursue is a difficult one for some people. There are several reasons why mediation is a better option for most people. These don't apply to cases that involve...
Programming more time with the kids into your parenting plan
Like most North Carolina parents, you want to spend as much time as possible with your children. Now that you and your spouse are planning to go your separate ways, you want to make sure that you do what you can to get it. As part of the child custody portion of the...
Your home, your divorce and your financial future
The end of your marriage will mark the beginning of many new changes and transitions in your life. There will be financial changes and adjustments in how much time you spend with your kids. You may also have to find a new place to live or get used to living in your...
Easements and your property rights in North Carolina
When you buy property in North Carolina, you probably have specific plans for how you want to use your land. Whether you want to build a home, construct a building for your company or preserve the land for future development, you will want to learn everything you can...
Property surveys can help you avoid real estate problems
Real estate problems are complex, sometimes costly legal concerns. They can cost you time and money, and they can ultimately impact what you are able to do with your land in the future. As a property owner, it is in your interests to learn as much as you can about...
Be sure to put estate planning on your baby to-do list
If you are like other North Carolina expectant parents, you have a long to-do list before the baby arrives. With so many tasks to take care of in a relatively short amount of time, you may wonder whether you will forget something. What you may forget to even put on...
Missteps can invalidate some or all of your will
Estate planning is a prudent step for North Carolina readers of all income levels, including those who do not have vast wealth or valuable assets. By making the effort to plan for what will happen after you pass, you can have a say over what happens to your stuff, who...
Clearing up confusion about powers of attorney
Like many in North Carolina, you may wonder what will happen to you and your belongings if you should become ill or incapacitated. This may be weighing more heavily on your mind if you are experiencing medical issues or a decline in your overall health. Perhaps you...