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There are many details that entrepreneurs have to address when they’re starting a new business. They need to choose the business type they want to establish and obtain necessary funding. They may also require commercial space. Whether someone intends to run a retail...
Most people don’t have much detailed knowledge about workers' compensation. Technically, almost all employees in North Carolina have the protection of workers' compensation coverage, but very few of them ever actually use it. Still, nearly anyone who gets hurt in a...
Many people find it easy to procrastinate when it comes to estate planning because they imagine they have decades before they might die. Those without children or other dependent family members may fail to see the value in establishing a thorough estate plan as a...
Divorce has a way of becoming quite messy. Spouses may suddenly change how they behave because of the stress or anger that the divorce generates in them. Someone who feels betrayed or hurt might lash out at their spouse and seek a divorce outcome that undermines state...
Contracts are crucial for the protection of those running businesses. The terms set in a contract establish the responsibilities that one business has to another or to workers within the organization. Contracts can establish clear standards, impose requirements for...
Anyone who is walking on or near a public road is a pedestrian. Some pedestrians are out for exercise, while others simply need to buy something at a corner store. Anytime people on foot travel in close proximity to those in motor vehicles, they are at risk. The level...
People generally need to include their most valuable assets in their estate planning paperwork. Assets that people fail to address could cause conflict among their family members. A typical testator carefully allocates certain property to specific family members based...
Starting a new business is a bit of a gamble. A significant percentage of new companies fail within a few years. Entrepreneurs have a lot at risk, not the least of which is the choice to give up their current source of income and whatever resources they invest in a...
Obtaining space for a business often means looking for a rental property. Retail shops, office spaces and even industrial facilities are often more accessible as rental options than as a purchase-based investment. Particularly when a business is new or expanding...
Retirement accounts are not just financial resources. They are a source of personal stability and may help people feel more comfortable with the idea of leaving the workforce as they age. It can take years of savings to set aside sufficient capital to maintain a...
