While I was already somewhat of a minimalist prior to my career in estate planning and probate, my experiences in this practice area have certainly increased my promotion of it.
It is often assumed estate planning is just about document
Organizations often ask whether they need a parliamentarian at their board meetings. A better question is when it makes sense to bring one in.
In a prior post, we discussed whether boards need a parliamentarian and noted that many
Can I vote as an ex officio member? Can we ask ex officio members to leave? I hear such questions often. And almost every time, the issue is not the rules. It is a misunderstanding of what “ex officio” actually
Hot off the presses, Fannie Mae has issued new condominium project standards and property insurance requirements to address rising insurance costs and limited availability; improve financial stability of condo projects; simplify processes for lenders/servicers; and align with Freddie Mac and
For a general overview of custody mediation statewide, see What to Expect in Private Family Financial Mediation in North Carolina. The answer is sometimes. When people first hear about mediation, they often picture everyone sitting around a conference table working through
Several national clients have asked me recently for advice on “modernizing” their resolutions processes. That has involved looking at what they do, why they do it, and what improvements might make the process more efficient or easier for members to
Since ChatGPT was released to the public in late 2022, “artificial intelligence” has been one of, if not the, most discussed topics in global society. AI promised to make our lives easier by bringing expertise to our fingertips, automating our
While the basic process of custody mediation is similar across North Carolina, each county has its own procedures and scheduling rules. (For a general overview of custody mediation statewide, see What to Expect at a Court Ordered Custody Mediation in
Law Firm Carolinas is proud to share that parter Carole Albright has been certified as a Family Financial Mediator by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission through the North Carolina Judicial Branch. This certification authorizes her to mediate financial disputes in
1. Mediation Is Mandatory (Unless Waived) 2. Orientation Comes First 3. The Mediation Session 4. What Happens in Mediation Expect the mediator to: 5. If You Reach an Agreement 6. If You Don’t Reach an Agreement 7. Other Things to