by Durham Law Firm | Apr 23, 2015 | Estate Planning
Creative Estate Planning – The Carolina Way? For most attorneys (and in honesty, for this one as well) simple, conservative plans for handling assets through estate planning is usually paramount. There are some who view estate planning as a form of “dead hand”...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 10, 2015 | Unemployment
North Carolina Unemployment Attendance Rules Well, it depends. In North Carolina, attendance issues can be tricky when it comes to qualifying for unemployment benefits. There are several factors involved and the employer is usually well versed in what those factors...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 6, 2015 | Estate Administration
Inherited Real Estate – Heirs Property – Rights to Inherited Real Property Congratulations (and my condolences)! You just found out you are one of three heirs to your great grandfather’s property. But before you start packing your things, here are...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 4, 2015 | Employment Law, Unemployment
It is exceedingly rare for us to have cross over in our two primary practice areas: Unemployment (helping people with contested unemployment claims) and Estate Administration (assisting families wrap up the affairs of deceased loved ones), but today it does: A new...
by Durham Law Firm | Feb 9, 2015 | Estate Administration
Estate Administration – Raleigh Estate Lawyer After the funeral is over, you’re probably asking: What next steps should I take to handle my deceased family member’s affairs? Getting help with a loved one’s estate Well, first you need to stop,...
by Durham Law Firm | Feb 7, 2015 | Unemployment
US applications for unemployment aid rise to 278000; averages still indicate robust hiring Fox News The U.S. Labor Department reports on the number of people who applied forunemployment benefits for the week ending Jan. 24 on Thursday, Feb. ‘Big lie’ cited...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 29, 2015 | Unemployment
Today a New House Bill Affecting Unemployment has been announced. Among the proposed changes there are now included the following interesting things: The use of a Claimant’s SSN is now not authorized except under limited circumstances. Claimants must now seek...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 28, 2015 | Unemployment
Combating Unemployment with More Work Searches The law has recently changed in the world of unemployment in North Carolina. In an effort to combat the looming unemployment debt that was accrued during the recession and in an effort to find jobless workers new...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 27, 2015 | Unemployment
Misconduct and Unemployment Appeals One of the major questions that we get is whether you can collect unemployment benefits if you’ve been fired. It’s really surprising how fundamental of a question that is and how many cases are decided solely on the...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 26, 2015 | Employment Law
Employment Law in North Carolina North Carolina Employment Law Attorneys Practice Areas The most common areas of North Carolina Employment Law that we practice include issues surrounding North Carolina Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Wrongful Discharge / Termination...
