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Premarital Agreements – Hoping for the Best; Planning for the Worst

December 7, 2010

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Premarital agreements are commonly referred to as “prenups” and are often given a bad reputation based on misconceptions and lack of understanding.  You would…
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The Personal Costs of Commercial Lending

December 7, 2010

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Written By Tyler J. Russell
When negotiating a commercial loan for your business, it is important to understand the personal liability you may incur in the process.  Business owners…
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Healthy Profits, Sick Marriage: Estate Planning for the Separated Business Owner

December 6, 2010

A business owner who is going through a marital separation understandably focuses on the property valuation and division issues inherent in separation and divorce.…
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Don’t Bury Your Head In The Sand – Estate Planning For The Beach House

December 2, 2010

The recent explosion of beach real estate prices has enhanced significantly and unexpectedly the wealth of many North Carolina residents. Individuals who once considered…
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Advanced Estate Planning Techniques

November 10, 2010

The following is a brief summary of estate planning techniques that may be used to transfer wealth to younger generations while minimizing estate and…
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Clint D. Routson Named Real Estate Lawyer of the Year

November 8, 2010

Best Lawyers®,1 the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Clint D. Routson as a regional “NC Best Lawyers Real Estate Lawyer…
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Gregory T. Peacock Receives Elder Law Certification

November 1, 2010

Gregory T. Peacock has been named as a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation.  The National Elder Law Foundation is…