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Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Real Estate Lawyer
Buying or selling a home is a major financial transaction for many residents of North Carolina, from the high dollar value to the fact that the subject property is more than just a piece of real estate. Your home is your safe haven and the place your family will make memories, so your rights and …
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Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Family Law
Are you a divorced or separated parent of young children or teenagers? You are far from alone. The Pew Research Center reports that more than half of U.S. children have divorced or separated parents. You may have a parenting plan that outlines rights and responsibilities regarding child custody and visitation. In North Carolina, a parenting …
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Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Estate Administration, Probate
When a person passes away in North Carolina, their will must be submitted and recognized by a probate court. It is a key part of the overall estate administration process. In most cases, wills are accepted and probate proceeds without a dispute over the will’s validity. However, there are exceptions. In North Carolina, the validity …
Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Estate Planning
Do you have a will in place? You should. Every adult in North Carolina needs a comprehensive, well-drafted will that is customized to meet their needs, goals, and specific circumstances. Of course, a will is not, by itself, a comprehensive estate plan. You could also benefit from setting up a living trust. If you do …
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There are several different ways to own real estate with another person. Whether you own a home together with a spouse, purchased a property with a friend, or inherited property along with a family member, you could be part of a legal ownership arrangement called a joint tenancy. In a joint tenancy, all owners have …
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Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Wills & Estates
Every adult in North Carolina should have a will that is customized to meet their unique needs and objectives. A well-drafted will provides much-needed clarity and legal protection to you and your family. Unfortunately, too many people make avoidable mistakes when they draft their will. Our Monroe estate planning lawyer highlights five relatively common errors …
Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Criminal Law, Traffic Ticket Lawyer, Traffic Violation
Speeding is one of the most common traffic tickets issued in our region. According to the North Carolina Department of Police Safety (NCDPS), state police officers issued an estimated 306,000 speeding tickets in 2021 alone. Local law enforcement issued even more speeding violations. A ticket for speeding can ruin your day. It can be expensive …
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Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Real Estate Lawyer, Real Estate Transaction Management
Residential real estate is booming. The total value of the residential real estate market in North Carolina surpassed $1.1 trillion for the first time earlier this year. In such an ultra-competitive market, homebuyers must ensure that their rights and interests are properly protected by any purchase agreements. CCRs are too often overlooked. Here, our Monroe …
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Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Divorce Lawyer, Family Law
Data from the North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics (SCHS) shows that approximately 550 divorces are finalized in Union County alone each year. Most people going through a divorce want to find a way to get to a low-conflict, amicable solution. Of course, not all divorces start out that way. You and your spouse …
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Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Estate Administration, Probate
Estate Administration is the court-supervised process through which a person’s estate is settled. People commonly refer to this process as “probate”. Probate may be required whether or not your loved one had a legally valid will. At Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP, our law firm helps clients navigate probate. We want to make sure you …
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