by Durham Law Firm | Nov 29, 2021 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning
Without planning for your future, long-term care costs can hit your hard-earned savings and eventually result in the sale of your family home after your death. It IS possible to keep your assets safe and still qualify for Medicaid coverage. Let’s see when Medicaid can...
by Durham Law Firm | Nov 19, 2021 | Estate Administration
When your parents pass away, you may wonder what will happen to their things. Other questions such as: “What will I inherit?” ”What will my siblings inherit?” and “How does the process work?” may go through your mind. Let’s look at what your sibling rights are after...
by Durham Law Firm | Nov 10, 2021 | Estate Litigation
If you face unresolved matters about the validity of a will, you may feel emotionally drained. Feelings can range from sadness to anger about the injustices happening in your family. Disputes between loved ones take over your life by damaging the relationships you...
by Durham Law Firm | Nov 4, 2021 | HWH Updates
In NC, public intoxication by itself is not illegal. However, there are many illegal behaviors associated with drinking to excess in public. Learn about some of the ways you can face charges for drunk and disruptive...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 27, 2021 | Criminal Defense
If you’ve ever gone shopping and felt like you needed something but couldn’t afford to buy it, you may have felt tempted to shoplift. However, shoplifting in NC is illegal and often comes with severe penalties. Let’s look at if you can get away with shoplifting in...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 21, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Owners pay for the right to privacy when they buy land and the buildings on it. Anytime you can see the owner doesn’t want you there, you commit criminal trespassing. Learn about the different criminal trespass charges you could...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 13, 2021 | Criminal Defense
NC classifies marijuana as a Schedule 6 substance; the lowest, least addictive ranked illegal substances. However, even as a lower-level charge, you can still face arrest and criminal charges. Let’s look at marijuana possession laws in NC and how much weed is a...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 8, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Rude gestures, foul language, and unkind words are not uncommon in our society. However, if law enforcement officers get involved, you can face disorderly conduct charges. Let’s look at what disorderly conduct is and when it is considered a misdemeanor or a...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 28, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Many involved in multi level marketing will tell you that their organization is not a pyramid scheme. Perhaps they sell a “legitimate” product and pay their network members based on sales, not recruitment. However, many multi level marketing structured businesses are,...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 20, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Misdemeanor crimes cover all sorts of behavior, most non-violent. You may wonder if you can go to jail for a misdemeanor. Learn when you can face misdemeanor charges and how those charges might affect...
