Greensboro Legal Blog
Thirteen Estate Planning Terms You Need to Know
Estate planning—it is an incredibly important tool, not just for the uber-wealthy or those thinking about retirement. On the contrary, estate planning is something every adult should do. Estate planning can help you accomplish any number of goals, including appointing...
Pitfalls of Cybersecurity and Its Importance To Business
Managing Partner, Karen McKeithen Schaede, recently participated as a panelist for the 4th Annual Cybersecurity Panel Discussion hosted by Total Computer Solutions. As in years past, Karen contributed from the perspective of her legal knowledge in the field....
What To Do If Your Customer or Vendor Is In Financial Distress
The pandemic has had far-reaching effects, and those effects will continue to be felt in the coming months as more and more consumers and business struggle to survive in the changing economic circumstances. Some economists forecast that there will be a wave of...
How to Own Your Real Estate
Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but also other real estate such as a vacation home or a rental property. The ideal form of ownership varies depending on the type of real estate you own. Below, we take a look at the different types of real...
ADA Discrimination
It has been 30 years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) yet we still face issues with disability discrimination in the health care industry.
Starting a Business in NC
Successfully starting a business in North Carolina entails various legal considerations. These include selecting the business structure; selecting your entity’s name; registering your business name; and obtaining a federal and state tax identification number, for starters.
Small Business Help is Coming
The recently proposed HEALS Act through Congress could possibly impact your small business. Learn how to start planning now.
Your Estate Plan Starts with YOU
Use this estate planning list before meeting with your estate attorney so that you’re estate is preserved and distributed as you want.
Your Estate Plan and Retirement
For many, Estate planning and retirement planning are two very different things: one is about what happens to your money after you pass and the other is about spending your money after you stop working. However, how you live in retirement can greatly affect your estate plan and vice versa.
Power of Attorney vs. Guardianship of a Parent
Both a springing and durable power of attorney are strong planning tools which, in most cases, eliminate the need for a guardianship appointment – and going to court. Proper planning can help you avoid seeking guardianship of a parent in the event of future incapacitation.