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Jan. 25, 2017
How should a husband and wife own property? In Part II of this three part series, we will examine the pros and cons of owning property by a Tenancy by the Entirety.
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Jan. 25, 2017
People rarely consider how they should take title to property. When a couple contemplates the purchase of property they normally think about the renovations they want to make or the furniture they want to buy.
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Jan. 25, 2017
Wow… now that’s a mouth full. A little while back I posted about a Holographic Will–which is a handwritten Will. Too often, I see clients who wish to revise their Wills, either through amendment (a codicil) or a new Will.
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Jan. 25, 2017
It should be pretty obvious if your financial health is sick enough to warrant filing bankruptcy, but sometimes a multitude of factors just end up occurring at the same time which can easily cloud what should be a clear situation.
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Jan. 25, 2017
If you’re in the United States illegally, as a general rule you are immediately deportable. That’s common knowledge. But did you know that even if you have “lawful permanent resident” status (you have a green card)
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Jan. 25, 2017
Accuracy of the information on the listing agreement and the seller disclosure form is important. Inaccurate information on the seller disclosure is a common source of misrepresentation lawsuits filed against sellers.
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Jan. 25, 2017
An Attorney must conduct your closing. A person who is not licensed to practice law in North Carolina and is not working under the direct supervision of an active member of the State Bar may not perform functions or services that constitute the practice of law.
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Jan. 25, 2017
As part of every real estate closing, the closing attorney will search for judgments against the seller when he/she searches the title to the property.
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Jan. 25, 2017
In North Carolina, expunctions (or expungements) are not nearly as common, or as easy to obtain, as most people believe. In fact, expunctions are limited to three general categories: (1) first-time,
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Jan. 25, 2017
Separation and divorce in North Carolina can be a complex and stressful process. A divorce law firm can provide legal advice throughout the process and help protect your interests.
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