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...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 26, 2015 | Estate Planning
Revocable Living Trust The Revocable Living Trust is a powerful tool for estate planning.As part of our estate planning consultation, we evaluate whether such a tool is a necessary part of your estate.A Will is sometimes sufficient, but there are distinct advantages...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 26, 2015 | Estate Planning
Wills, Estate Law, Probate, and Estate Planning – Durham Estate Planning Law Firm The attorneys at Hopler, Wilms, and Hanna practice in the area of Estate Planning in Wake, Durham, and surrounding counties. Often, people think about estate planning when they...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 26, 2015 | Estate Planning
Last Will and Testament for North Carolina Clients Wills in NC – Durham Estate Planning Lawyers The most well-known aspect of end of life and estate planning is the Last Will and Testament. A properly executed Last Will and Testament gives you peace of mind...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 26, 2015 | Unemployment
Questions and Answers when Filing for Unemployment: Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna, PLLC 1. I was disqualified for unemployment benefits. How do I appeal this decision? – There is a short window to appeal a NC unemployment benefits decision. The decision...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 26, 2015 | Estate Administration
General Steps to Estate Settlement 1. Secure the decedent’s property and get information about the decedent’sassets The property should be secured until someone is authorized by the Clerk of Superior Court to handle the estate. A basic inventory of the decedent’s...
