What if a contractor fails to complete work for your company?
Maybe you had to hire an outside expert for a project you wanted to complete for a client. Perhaps the project was an internal one, like remodeling your office space. When your business hires a contractor to do a job, you expect them to follow through and complete the project. Even when you are very […]
Can my homeowners association deny approval of my solar panels?
North Carolina law generally gives homeowners associations wide and far-reaching authority to approve or deny requests for architectural changes to your property, and the homeowners association or its architectural review comment can decide to partially or totally restrict a homeowner’s right to make changes to the exterior of his or her property. In recent years, […]
The most common business forms and their major differences
When you decide that you want to go into business, one of the first steps you need to take is the selection of your business form. The entity that you create for the purpose of doing business will influence everything from your personal liability to the taxes that you have to pay. Learning the basics […]
When to consider filing a contract dispute claim
When you execute a contract with another party, you should be able to trust that they will follow through with what they promised your company. Unfortunately, some businesses and contract professionals will breach their agreements with your company, leaving you in an awkward position or forcing you to absorb financial losses that aren’t really your […]
How to watch for some of the most common construction mistakes
When you hire a construction company to build a new facility, expand your existing building or remodel specific spaces at a property, you expect them to do a good job. You will likely spend hours negotiating the exact outcome you want and the materials they should use. However, thousands of construction projects every year eventually […]
The importance of powers of attorney in your estate plan
You might think that an estate plan is all about what happens to your assets after you pass away. That is a major part of it. However, a well-made estate plan can protect you and your assets even while you are still alive. In North Carolina, you can use your estate plan to give someone […]
How do you want to care for your family?
If you have a family, most of your decisions and daily schedule will focus on what is best for them. You want to provide comfort and stability for your spouse, your children and anyone else who depends on you. Thinking about what will happen to the people you love if you die or experience a […]
Big-picture business formation tips for the novice entrepreneur
When you’re planning to start a business for the first time, there are a lot of ways to make mistakes and errors that might hurt your business later. That’s why it’s important to start out strong and to avoid common mistakes that harm new businesses. As a novice entrepreneur, there are some big-picture formation tips […]
Buying or selling? 3 things you need to know about liens
Real estate transactions often involve hundreds of thousands of dollars and mountains of paperwork. There is practically an entire language of real estate jargon you have to learn to communicate effectively when selling or buying property. The better you understand what affects a real estate transaction, the easier it will be for you to address […]
What do you need other than a last will in your estate plan?
If you think of an estate plan as nothing more than a last will, it is very easy to put off creating one. After all, there are state laws that will divide your property among your closest family members if you die without a will. However, a good estate plan is more than just a […]