by alex a | May 20, 2016 | Legal Tips
We are often asked to add a minor child’s name to the title. The reasons vary from not wanting to prepare a Will to trying to get the lower tax rate for primary residence. The disadvantages of putting your minor child’s on the deed far outweigh the reasons for doing...
by alex a | May 18, 2016 | Labor and Employment Law
In an earlier-than-expected announcement, the Obama administration today announced the U.S. Department of Labor’s issuance of its Final Rule updating the overtime regulations regarding salary requirements for employees that employers characterize as exempt under the...
by alex a | May 13, 2016 | Legal Tips
The dreaded call that all agents hate to make, “Sorry Seller but the house did not appraise for the purchase price.” So what happens next? If the contract contains an appraisal contingency, Paragraph 6E of the Central Carolina Realtors Association...
by alex a | May 6, 2016 | Legal Tips
When I started practicing law in 1995, I worked a case with one of the law partners, Frank. The opposing counsel made an error and missed a deadline. When I discovered the attorney’s error I told Frank, who called the attorney. The attorney asked Frank to...
by alex a | Apr 28, 2016 | Legal Tips
When buying a newly constructed home, clients often wonder if they should purchase a land survey (plat). Buyers often express a belief that new construction means nothing could be wrong. Lawyers believe a land survey should be prepared for almost all closings, and...
