North Carolina Blogs

15 August

What Rights do Grandparents Have in North Carolina?

In the state of North Carolina, there are no laws that are legally defined regarding grandparent visitation rights. Nevertheless, there are several...

2 June

Categorized: Wills, Trusts, and Estates

Estate Planning – When to Update Your Plan and Why

Identity Theft Is Evolving Identity thieves continue to find new ways to commit fraud and their methods are becoming more difficult to...

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24 March

Categorized: Virginia Blogs

The Intersection of Family Law and Special Needs Planning

I have spent most of my practice in a firm that focused on a single practice area, serving as an advisor to...

17 November

Categorized: Wills, Trusts, and Estates

6 Surprising Difficulties You May Face as an Executor of a Will

The legal process of probate can be very lengthy and time-consuming for an executor of a will, and there are likely more...

5 October

Categorized: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

11 Actions You Can Take During Cybersecurity Awareness Month to Protect Yourself and Your Business from Cyberattacks

Cybersecurity refers to the protection of internet-connected systems such as hardware, software, and data from cyberthreats. The practice of cybersecurity is used...

11 August

Categorized: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

$8 Million Dollar Settlement Reached with Wawa after 2019 Data Breach

In late July, it was announced that an $8 million settlement was reached with Wawa, Inc. as a result of a 2019...

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