Like most of your friends and family members in the Jacksonville area, you regularly drive to work, school, restaurants, stores and other places. While a speeding ticket or another moving citation may seem like a costly inconvenience, you may eventually lose your...
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What are some no-cost house selling tips?
If you are hoping to sell your property in Jacksonville, you are in good standing as it is. However, a few extra tips never hurt, and if they do not cost anything that is even better. It can often seem like working with property is expensive no matter what you do, so...
Do you know how to protect yourself when buying a home?
After years and years of renting, you feel that you are finally ready to buy your first house in North Carolina. Have you studied up on what to look out for as a first-time homebuyer? U.S. News & World Report offers guidance on factors to make yourself aware of....
How do you choose an estate administrator?
Creating your last will and testament can be a tedious process. In North Carolina, and in many other states, there are specific rules that regulate what will happen to your property once you pass. It is critical that you design your will with these regulations in mind...
How can I avoid traffic tickets?
Nobody likes to be cruising down the roads in North Carolina and then suddenly notice dreaded red and blue flashing lights in the rearview mirror. Usually, this means that you are about to receive a traffic ticket for speeding. However, there are several ways that you...
A contract is more than a piece of paper
Opening a business is an exciting time for many North Carolinians. Once the owner obtains financing, the next step may involve finding a suitable location to set up shop. When on a budget, a new business owner may cut expenses. One area that should not suffer from a...
Understanding probate in North Carolina
Many individuals opt to avoid probate when planning their estate, since this process has a reputation for being time-consuming and expensive. If your loved one's estate is subject to probate, however, experienced legal guidance can potentially ease the associated...
What will happen if you have no will?
Estate planning sometimes takes a backseat to everyday life. No one wants to think about what would happen in the case of a sudden loss, but if you want your family to be prepared, then you need to focus some of your efforts on the estate plan. CNN explains that your...
Will climate change impact real estate?
After the experience of a hurricane ravishing the Carolina coast, it is difficult to deny that the weather and climate have an effect on the real estate market in North Carolina. There is actually a lot of talk and research into how overall climate change will impact...
What you should know about the probate process
If you have recently experienced the death of a close friend or loved one, you may have a host of feelings and emotions over the loss of someone special. It is difficult to carry out matters of finalizing the estate while you are trying to work through the loss and...