Many people use trusts as part of their estate plan. Our North Carolina estate planning attorneys assist in developing all types of trust agreements. A trust can avoid probate, reduce estate tax, protect property, and provide for beneficiaries.
However, trust disputes can result in...
A partnership can be a profitable endeavor for two or more individuals. However, when partners disagree, the success and profits of the business could be in jeopardy. Our North Carolina business attorneys discuss common partnership disputes in this blog. We also discuss ways you can avoid partnership...
Going through the divorce process can be stressful, emotional, and overwhelming. Even if you and your spouse agree on divorce terms and seek an amicable divorce, ending a relationship involves many issues. Estate planning is an issue that is often overlooked during a divorce. Our North Carolina divorce attorneys help you...
Domestic violence is a serious problem. Protecting yourself and securing your safety is essential. One way to protect yourself is to petition the court for a protective order to restrain the offender from further acts of domestic violence. Experienced North Carolina family law attorneys can help you petition the court...
Vanessa Furches, an associate at Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP, has been admitted to the North Carolina State Bar Association on October 3, 2023. Her legal practice specializes in corporate, commercial real estate, transactional, and general business law, and she brings a diverse background in criminal law and immigration law to the...
If you have a prenuptial agreement, you might think that the divorce process will be a breeze if the marriage does not work out. After all, you already signed an agreement about the terms of a divorce, so you doubt that you will even have to go through the courts. Unfortunately, that...
We realize that running your own business successfully means saving money on expenses. If you work with a lawyer to write the contracts for your company, you can save money by avoiding costly mistakes.
This blog will talk about why you need an attorney to draft your business contracts....
Financial exploitation, fraud, and financial neglect are forms of elder abuse. Statistics indicate financial elder abuse accounts for billions of dollars in losses annually, with more than one in ten elderly adults falling victim to elder fraud each year. In many cases, elder financial abuse can be prevented before it...
A fiduciary is an individual or corporate entity that has a duty to act with loyalty, care, and good faith for someone based on an established relationship. The fiduciary duty obligates the fiduciary to act in the best interest of the party owed the duty of care. Examples of fiduciaries include...
If you have a family member or loved one who has a special need, you already know how important it is that they receive all the benefits available to them. Government benefits are an essential resource that provides for physical care, education, health care, and living expenses for many children and adults...
