When deciding who will serve as the executor of an estate, it is important to understand what sort of tasks the executor must carry out. Though the duties will change depending on the estate plan itself, many of the responsibilities will remain the same across the...
Getting a DUI for the first time could either feel like less of a big deal than it actually is, or it might feel like the end of the world depending on a person's circumstances and personality. It is important to understand the true impact of a DUI on a person's...
North Carolina has strict traffic laws. Depending on the severity of your offense, the state requires you to attend court. However, according to the North Carolina Judicial Branch, you can waive your traffic violation in certain circumstances. This is not always the...
Splitting time between homes can take its toll on your children. Even though you had a legitimate reason for divorce, your children may not understand all of the details. This could result in confusion, angst and even withdrawal. Easing the challenges of shared...
If charged with drunk driving in North Carolina, people face wide-ranging penalties, including jail time, fines and driver’s license suspensions. Under certain circumstances, motorists charged with or convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated must also have...
Having a North Carolina estate plan helps ensure that your wishes come to be if you become unable to vocalize them, and it may, too, mean your loved ones have an easier go of things after your passing. Putting together an effective estate plan does not need to cost a...
You may apply for Social Security Disability Insurance after an injury or illness makes it difficult for you to complete routine job tasks. As noted on the SSA.gov website, if an impairment leaves you unable to work for at least a year, you may qualify. To receive...
When going through divorce, it is important to consider the well-being of your children. As parents, you surely want what is best for your child, and the thought of putting them through a strenuous situation likely leaves you displeased. Unfortunately, while there is...
Parents always want what is best for their children, which is one thing that makes divorce so difficult. It is impossible to completely shield a child from the damage divorce can do. It is, however, possible to soften the blow. The form of custody a couple decides on...
Even in the healthiest of parent-child relationships, there are times when uncomfortable discussions must take place. If your parent is approaching their senior years without an estate plan in place, it might be time to broach the subject of how they would like to...