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New Law: It may be wise to update living will
Most of us are familiar with an estate-planning document known as a "living will." It is also referred to as "an advance directive" or a "declaration of a desire for a natural death." It is a legal document that allows you to outline the choices you want made regarding medical care when you are at the end of your physical life.
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You and the Law: Following standard practices can save business from trouble
Whether a business is new or has been operating for a while, there are a number of standard practices that should be employed to assure the business is operated within the bounds of the law, and the common-sense bounds of good business management. The following are a few of the issues and practices that confront businesses.
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Helpful Advice: Lawyers to offer free legal answers Friday
There is a tongue-in-cheek expression about lawyers that nearly all of us have heard: You don't get many free things from a lawyer.
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You and the law: Corporations, LLCs provide their owners with a safety net
When a new business is started, its owners have four choices of how to set up its operation: as a sole proprietorship (if there is one owner), as a partnership (if there are two or more owners), as a corporation, or as a limited liability company, or LLC.
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In divorce: Welfare of minor children is important
One of the most important considerations for couples going through a divorce should be the welfare of their minor children, including custody and visitation issues.
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By contract: Child-support aided by a separation agreement
In the last column, I explained the general rules of child support in North Carolina, and how it is determined.
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Court says who must pay child support
Financial difficulties are the number one reason for divorce in our country.
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Preparing for divorce is a smart thing to do
It is an unfortunate fact that in the times in which we live roughly half of all marriages end in divorce.
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Moving on: Internet helps bereft widows fill the void
Although the sharp edge of grief has dulled since her husband's death seven years ago, Mary Matthews still endures moments when fresh pain knifes through her.
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Sticky issue: Avoiding the problems that come up in estate planning for parents of blended families
A number of estate-planning issues arise when married couples have children from a previous marriage.
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Estate misnomers can cloud the picture
This is the sixth column in a series of columns about estate administration. We will deal with some of the most common misconceptions about the process, bank-account issues, and some summary comments.
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The estate: Handling it is not simple
This is the fifth column in a series of columns on estate administration in North Carolina.
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Estates: Attorney is not always needed
Is it always necessary to employ an attorney to assist the personal representative in handling an estate? No.
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Procedure: Someone must be named to administer estate
This is the third in a series of columns on the components of estate administration in North Carolina. This column sets out the basics of what actually happens when a full estate is administered. When someone dies, his or her estate is usually required to be administered in the county in which the decedent was legally residing at the time of his death.
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Simplify: Your heirs will be thankful you did
What are some practical steps you can take to simplify your estate before your death?
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Estate Work: Family of a Decedent has a lot to do
One of the areas of the law with which virtually every family comes into contact is the administration of the estate of a loved one or friend.
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Face Up: Famiies Need a Plan to Tackle Financial Difficulties
Many people face financial difficulties in January and early February when the credit-card bills from the holidays come due. But their financial problems may be deeper than just the holiday-buying season.
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Strategy: Start Now To Get On A Profitable Financial Track
Here are some worthwhile tips about how to use the law and some common-sense practices to save you money in 2007.
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Attention: Here's What You Need To Do Monday Morning
As you face the new year, here are some practical suggestions about getting many of your most important affairs in order.
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