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Surveyors are critically important to riparian and littoral rights in North Carolina because they determine the boundaries on the navigable waters of our State and help resolve disputes between neighboring landowners. Surveyors are expected to be familiar with local and state laws and regulations related to riparian and littoral rights to provide accurate and reliable…
Read MoreIf you want to form a limited liability company (LLC) in North Carolina, you should consider including an operating agreement. Although North Carolina’s laws do not require LLCs to have operating agreements, you are still encouraged to have one to protect the operations of your business. Having an operating agreement is critical to ensure that…
Read MoreOne of the most challenging aspects of a divorce is splitting up assets. It can seem very unfair to divide your assets equally if you acquired wealth or property before, or even during, your marriage. Protecting your assets is important as it helps avoid financial arguments if you and your spouse divorce. A Wilmington asset…
Read MoreWhile starting a business is an exciting step, the process isn’t easy. Entrepreneurship is demanding, and many people may not know where or how to start. Therefore, the most important first step is obtaining the right resources and credentials to start a business while preparing yourself mentally, physically, and financially. Want to start a business?…
Read MoreOver the past few years, the craft beer industry has grown exponentially, so it’s no surprise that more and more people are choosing to invest in the business of beer. However, taking the step to create your own craft beer business can seem intimidating. Other than knowing the type of beer you are going to brew…
Read MoreAfter the death of a loved one, estate administration or probate is likely to occur. Estate Administration is a legal process used to manage and distribute a deceased person’s assets. The process involves numerous procedures to inventory the deceased’s assets, notify creditors, pay existing debts and distribute the assets per the terms of the will,…
Read MoreWe’re so excited to announce that we’ve been included in the Metropolitan Tier 1 2023 list of Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report for Admiralty & Maritime Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, and Real Estate Litigation here in North Carolina. In addition to being recognized for our efforts, we also took home…
Read MoreThere are three types of guardianship in North Carolina : Guardian of the Person, Guardian of the Estate, and General Guardianship (this combines Guardian of the Person and Guardian of the Estate) . Other states, such as California, may call this conservatorship and other states may have a combination of Guardianship and Conservatorship. Guardianship is…
Read MoreIf you’re a maritime business owner and one of your employees is injured at work, they might be able to file a lawsuit against your company under the Jones Act. If you’re going to employ maritime workers or seamen that are covered by the Jones Act, you need to ensure that your business is also…
Read MoreProbate and estate administration proceedings can be lengthy and uncertain. The process can create an opportunity for beneficiaries to challenge the validity of the deceased person’s will. For this reason, most people prefer finding ways to protect their loved ones from going through the costly probate process. Although avoiding probate and estate administration can be…
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