Being named as an executor of someone’s estate is an honor, signifying an immense degree of trust placed in you. At the same time, in serving as an executor, there are myriad challenges and potential problems that may arise. Executors are fiduciaries, which means the law entrusts them with certain legal and...
Patrick, Harper & Dixon Proudly Supports Habitat for Humanity
Patrick, Harper & Dixon is proud to be a supporter of Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley. Kimberly Whitley, Managing Partner at PHD, has been a volunteer with Habitat for 27 years beginning with her work with the...
Patrick, Harper & Dixon Helps the Women’s Resource Center
Patrick, Harper & Dixon supports Women's Resource Center through pantry donations. Thanks to the hard work, dedication and vision of WRC countless women and families have been assisted and promoted in the Catawba area and beyond.
Why Your Business Needs A Business Succession Plan
Successful business owners plan for the future. But in doing so, not all of them plan for the unexpected. If you’re an owner or partner, what happens in the event of your untimely death? Or if you suddenly become incapacitated in a serious accident? Without a plan for what to do next...
Protecting Your Company From Retaliation Claims
North Carolina law protects employees who engage in certain protected activities from employer retaliation. A lawsuit claiming that your business retaliated against an employee is serious. If the employee is successful in court, the consequences could include significant damages and fees. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your business against these claims....
Congratulations to David Hood!
Patrick, Harper & Dixon would like to express our congratulations to David Hood, our Partnership Chair. David Hood is the winner of this year's "Here I Stand" board game event at the PrezCon Nationals in Charlottesville, Virginia. "Here I Stand" is a game about the Renaissance and Reformation-era in Europe.
Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP Celebrating 75 Years
Hickory, NC (Law Firm Newswire) April 07, 2022 – Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP is proud to be celebrating 75 years of serving Hickory, Catawba County, and the surrounding Foothills area. Originally founded in 1946 as Akin, Patrick, Murphy & Harper, the firm moved forward in 1952 when Charles D. Dixon joined the...
Removing An Estate Executor Or Administrator In North Carolina
Serving as an estate executor or administrator comes with important responsibilities, known as fiduciary duties, that the courts take seriously. Breaching these duties can threaten estate assets as well as the rights of beneficiaries. It can also be a cause for removal of the executor or administrator (both of which are also...
How To Improve Your Chances Of Winning Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability (SSD) provides an essential lifeline to millions of Americans. At the same time, winning disability benefits is no easy task. The Social Security Administration is a massive bureaucracy that constantly experiences backlogs. Mistakes are not uncommon, and many applicants have a difficult time sufficiently explaining their conditions. Nonetheless,...
Dying Without A Will: What Are North Carolina’s Intestacy Laws?
One of the advantages of having a Last Will and Testament is that the testator (the person who makes the will) gets to decide who will inherit what, among other choices concerning his or her estate. Dying without a Will, on the other hand, is known as dying intestate. If this happens,...
