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What Happens When you Die Without a Will in North Carolina?
Many people assume that if they pass away without a Last Will and Testament that all of their assets will pass to their spouse, but that is not always true. During my thirty years of practicing Estate Law in Raleigh, North Carolina, I can’t count the...
Legal, Physical, Joint and Primary Custody: What’s in a label?
I've represented many parents in many custody cases. In almost every case I get asked about the definitions of "legal," "physical," "primary" and "joint" custody. Clients have a great deal of anguish about the labels, even after the litigation has started. “Legal...
Custody and Long-Distance Parenting: Facetime and Video Calls
More and more parents and children who live far apart are using video calls like Skype and Apple Facetime to stay connected. Even the law is catching up with this trend. In North Carolina, for example, the court can order electronic visitation through G.S. §...
What to Do When a Family Member Needs Long Term Care
If a family member suffers a sudden health event, such as a stroke, or a parent with dementia has gradually lost the ability to live on their own, you may be faced with trying to find a nursing home or assisted living facility for them. When you realize that your...
Will a Prenuptial Agreement Protect Your Assets if your Spouse Needs Nursing Home Care?
If you’re getting married later in life, there are many good reasons to sign a premarital agreement. The older you are when you get married, whether it’s a first or a subsequent marriage, the more likely you are to have accumulated assets that you want to protect in...
Why you need a Premarital Agreement
Premarital agreements, often referred to as prenuptial agreements, have become increasingly common in today's society. In North Carolina, these agreements are governed by the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA), which the state adopted, applicable to agreements...
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