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Does Your Estate Tax Planning Still Make Sense?

December 18, 2013

The purpose of estate tax planning is to reduce the taxes on your estate so that you can leave more of your assets to…

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How Not To Get Zoned Out Of Your Transaction Or Project

December 4, 2013

Written By Eric J. Remington

Commercial real estate transactions and projects have become more complex and expensive. So, analyzing zoning and land use restrictions prior to the closing has…

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Google GlassTM: The Newest Technology Craze And “Game-Changer” For Employment Laws

December 2, 2013

Written By Will Oden and Devon D. Williams

Google® recently began marketing its newest product: Google Glass™. Seemingly identical to the futuristic spy gadgets worn by James Bond, Google Glass™ is ahead…

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I Am Not A Fiduciary, So Why Am I Being Held Liable As One?

December 2, 2013

In North Carolina, it is well settled that fiduciaries have certain duties and can be held liable for breaching those duties. What is less…

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Tax Listings And Tax Maps: Do You Own What The Tax Office Thinks You Own?

December 2, 2013

Most people are aware of what property they own, whether individually or through a business, but a person’s understanding of his or her property…

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Ward and Smith, P.A. Recognizes Recent Accomplishments

December 2, 2013

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to announce recent attorney and staff accomplishments: Legal Specialists The North Carolina State Bar certifies attorneys as specialists…

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New Bern City Manager Michael R. Epperson to Join Ward and Smith, P.A.

November 26, 2013

During a Board of Aldermen Meeting on Tuesday November 26, Michael R. Epperson announced his resignation as New Bern, North Carolina’s City Manager effective…