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Congratulations, You’re a Landlord – Now What?

April 12, 2011

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Written By Clifford P. Parson
So you took our advice (“Prudent bidding on real estate at a foreclosure sale” – http://wraltechwire.com/business/tech_wire/news/blogpost/7334076/).  You found residential rental property in foreclosure and…
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The New Federal Estate and Gift Tax Rules: Do I Really Need an Estate Plan Anymore?

April 7, 2011

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Written By Matthew W. Thompson
Recent legislation significantly changed the federal transfer tax rules (which govern the taxation of gifts and estates).  In light of these changes, many have…
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Making the Tax Code Work for You and Your Business – Business and Individual Tax Planning Opportunities in 2011 and 2012

April 5, 2011

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Written By Lee C. Hodge
You are likely aware that various business and individual income tax provisions were enacted in 2001 and 2003 during President George W. Bush’s administration,…
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The North Carolina Open Meetings Law: What Members of Governing Boards and Citizens Need to Know

March 14, 2011

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Written By James W. Norment
Clients – whether governmental bodies or interested citizens – often ask about how North Carolina’s Open Meetings Law works.  This article is intended to…
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Estate Planning Through Premarital Agreements

March 8, 2011

Planning for the end of a marriage before the marriage vows are exchanged can be disconcerting. However, with divorce rates topping 50% nationwide, the…
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Time is Running Out to Apply to Participate in the Small Business Lending Fund

March 8, 2011

Special Bulletin The Small Business Lending Fund (“SBLF”) is a $30 billion fund created to provide low-cost capital to community banking institutions and encourage…
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Planning for Long-Term Care

February 15, 2011

The percentage of Americans over 65 has more than tripled since 1900, and all indications are that the most rapid increase is yet to…