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...
We’ve all heard the stories of people being the victim of an elaborate scam and we may wonder how they even occurred and how we can avoid being a victim. Unfortunately, scammers are getting better at their jobs every day and it can be hard to recognize them. There are...
Premises Liability Premises liability laws govern the responsibility to maintain safe property conditions and to forewarn trespassers of existing hazardous conditions. When an individual slips, trips or falls and sustains an injury as the result of unsafe or poorly...
As an employee in North Carolina, an at-will employment state, you generally have the right to quit your job at any time for any reason. However, the flip side is that employers also generally have the right to terminate an employee for any reason, as long as the...
Sexual harassment is a pervasive problem in American workplaces. In North Carolina, sexual harassment can impact the lives and jobs of both men and women. There are two different kinds of sexual harassment recognized under the law, and one of those is quid pro quo...
When most people think of estate planning, they usually think of executing a will or setting aside assets in a trust. Medicaid doesn’t come up as often but, if you think you may need help with long-term care as you get older, planning for it can be critical. North...
A creditor is an individual or entity that provides financing to another party. The creditor may allow the recipient of the loan to take some time before beginning its repayment. However, under the terms of standard loan agreements, a creditor will eventually be...
Although it is a greater focus of attention, employment discrimination continues to be a problem in North Carolina and across the United States. This is true despite attempts by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other regulatory and enforcement...
Administering an estate can be an honorable endeavor, but it can also be stressful. A lot of people misunderstand what the process entails, and that can lead them to stray from the law. In other instances, estate administrators simply see the opportunity for personal...
According to Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, a consumer is someone who utilizes economic goods. Economic goods can be practically anything, from the food a North Carolina resident buys at their local store to the new furniture they order from an online vendor....
