After a loved one dies in North Carolina, their estate will have to go through probate. Probate, also referred to as estate administration, is the process in which the court will determine whether your loved one’s will is legally valid, and per its terms your loved...
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Britton Law Blog
What is a class action lawsuit?
Class actions provide important protections for groups of victims who have suffered similar injuries. There are also important requirements associated with class action protections which is why victims should be familiar with what a class action lawsuit is and the...
Class action against Fifth-Third Bank serves as an example
There are a lot of state and federal laws that are meant to protect consumers. Yet, the sad reality is that businesses continue to take advantage of their customers on a constant basis. Although these companies might be criminally charged, those charges do nothing to...
Consumer law and protecting North Carolina debtors from scams
The past year has been difficult in many ways for people in North Carolina and throughout the United States. Dramatic changes to the way lives are led has led to difficult adaptations and financial turmoil. Many are behind on their debts and unsure of what they can do...
Know your rights if a debt collector calls
If you are experiencing a financial hardship and are unable to pay your bills, it may only be a matter of time before you start receiving phone calls and letters from debt collectors. These calls and letters can be extremely distressing during what is a difficult time...
Dealing with a denial of life insurance payment to beneficiaries
Many individuals purchase life insurance so their families are protected if they pass away. The individual pays a premium for the insurance during their lifetime, usually monthly. If the policy holder passes away within the policy term, the insurance company agrees to...
Protecting the elderly from financial scams
Children with elderly parents in the Fayetteville area have a lot to worry about. Elderly parents may need a lot of help from their children, and they are often vulnerable. The elderly population is often the victim of scams and understanding how these scams work can...
Rights that protect North Carolina workers
In a difficult economy, workers need to be ever mindful of potential wage theft violations of employers that deny then their rightful pay, especially at the intersection of federal and state employment laws. In North Carolina, employers who make unlawful deductions to...
Options for communicating when seeking business collections
It can be tough for a Fayetteville business to keep its doors open if its clients and customers fail to make timely payments on the services the business offers. When individuals do not pay their bills, businesses can struggle to pay their own financial obligations...
What legal remedies does a tenant have in North Carolina?
In landlord-tenant law, there are specific duties that the landlord and tenant each owe to the other that also make their mutual obligations dependent on each other. The landlord is required to make the rental unit habitable, maintain the property, effect repairs in a...