As the holiday season approaches, you might start brainstorming ideas for your gift list. If you know that a friend or family member has a passion for shooting, hunting or collecting guns, a firearm could make for a memorable and meaningful gift. However, before...
One of the most important elements of a comprehensive estate plan is the guardianship provision for your children. Appointing someone to care for your children after your death is a big decision. When you finally make a choice, you need to draft a guardianship...
The penalties keep increasing each time a court convicts a motorist of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in North Carolina. A convicted driver might have to pay a fine of up to $200 and serve at least 24 hours in jail for a first offense. But those amounts can add up...
Even before conviction, a drug charge can jeopardize a defendant’s life. It can cause damage to their relationships, education, career and opportunities. To fully protect their rights, it is essential to ensure that every part of the process follows the legal...
Going on road trips could be fun and exciting. However, it could quickly turn sour if you fail to consider the work needed to reach the destination. Driving for a long time could take a toll on the person behind the wheel. So much so that even professional drivers...
A child custody plan outlines how you and your co-parent will raise your child after a separation or divorce. It sets the schedule for your child's time with each parent and includes details about important decisions like education and healthcare. But over time,...
Businesses thrive in relationships. The people working together behind the products and services we enjoy are essential to the business’s success. However, it is important to know that these people are bound by fiduciary duty for the company’s protection. What is...
A living trust is an effective estate planning instrument that combines your property and assets into one secure entity. It allows you to maintain control over your assets while alive and distribute them to your named beneficiaries when you are gone. You must assign a...
North Carolina is an open carry state, which means gun owners don’t need to have a permit to carry firearms in public. However, the state also has clear-cut rules on who can’t own firearms. Anyone convicted of a felony can’t own a gun under state laws. The law even...
Summer is synonymous with road trips for many people. The open road, good music and the promise of exciting destinations make road trips a favorite summer pastime. However, safety should always be the main priority when planning for these adventures. Here are some...
