A trust is an important estate planning tool that can help estate planners achieve their estate planning goals. For that reason, estate planners should be familiar with the benefits of a trust and what is can do for them. Avoid probate: the probate process can be...
Year: 2021
Filing a defective product class action lawsuit
Most consumers purchase and use products without ever considering that they could harm them. However, defective products harm many consumers each year. Defective products When a person is harmed by a defective product, he or she may have a claim under product...
What will happen if a North Carolina resident has no will?
If a North Carolina resident dies without a valid will, then his or her probate estate will get divided in a process called intestate succession. Intestate succession will not apply to property that is not subject to probate. For example, real estate or bank accounts...
Top four construction worker injuries
We see construction work around us every day. However, it comes as no surprise that construction work is inherently dangerous given the conditions workers must work in and the tools and heavy machinery they use. The following are the four most common construction...
Three exceptions to at-will employment
North Carolina is an at-will state, which means an employee can be terminated for any reason unless an employment contract says otherwise. Most employee-employer relationships are at-will in nature and many terminated employees find out the hard that they have little...
Age discrimination and harassment in the workplace
Older workers often bring years of experience to their jobs and make many other valuable contributions. However, older workers may face discrimination because of their age. Age discrimination and harassment The Age Discrimination in Employment Act makes it illegal for...
Four tips for building your discrimination or harassment case
You deserve to work in an environment that is safe and supportive. You shouldn’t have to worry about being subjected to discrimination or harassment, or how your employer will react if you report such egregious behavior. Yet, if you’re reading this post, then you’ve...
Who can you hold responsible for a semi-truck crash?
Most of the time your daily commute is uneventful. You leave your home for work or school, and then arrive home safely at the end of the day. Sadly, some people find their entire world is turned upside down if they are struck by a semi-truck while driving. Negligence...
Spinal Cord Injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident: What you need to know
Injuries from a traumatic motor vehicle accident (MVA) can range from minor to life-threatening. One of the more vulnerable parts of the body is also one of the most essential-- the spine. A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a serious category of injury that can permanently...
More information on Medicaid planning
As readers of this blog are aware, we often talk about estate planning. Indeed, last week, we spoke about long-term care planning and including Medicaid in an estate plan. In this week’s post, we will dive deeper into how to qualify for Medicaid. Basic requirements As...