The first few months of a new homeowner association or condominium association, or a new management company’s engagement with an existing community, often establish the expectations and practices that will shape the community for years. A few simple steps at
In meetings following more formal procedure, the motion to amend may be the most frequently used motion other than the main motion. Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised has more than 80 motions and variations, depending on how you count
One of the things I frequently hear from homeowners association and condominium board members is how proud they are that they have managed to keep assessments low, sometimes without an increase for many years. While that may sound like an
Session Law 2026-59, which became effective last month, amended both the NC Planned Community Act (47F) and NC Condominium Act (47C).North Carolina has changed the rules on what homeowners and condominium associations can do about American and North Carolina flags.Under
Several years ago, during COVID, I wrote about whether homeowner and condominium associations should relax their normal assessment collection practices. Many boards were understandably concerned about owners facing financial problems.The circumstances are different now, but the broader point remains:
While the title may initially suggest a discussion about a child who “fails to launch,” becomes a lifelong dependent of mom and dad, and never leaves the basement, the intended focus of this blog is much broader. Feel free to
North Carolina law gives surviving spouses certain statutory rights that can override, or substitute for, what a deceased spouse’s Will provides or what would otherwise occur under the Intestate Succession Act.One such right that will not be addressed in detail
This blog discusses the advantages and disadvantages of naming Co-Executors in a Last Will and Testament, Co-Trustees in a Living Trust, and Co-Agents under a Durable Power of Attorney or Health Care Power of Attorney, as well as the recommendations
With the explosive rise of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) it is becoming more common for clients to send documents created by AI to their attorney for review. At first blush this may seem like a great way to streamline processes,
Law Firm Carolinas is pleased to announce that Jennifer K. Payne has joined the firm’s Family Law practice in its Greensboro office.Jennifer brings more than 15 years of experience representing clients in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child
