01/Mar/2014 15:50 Filed in:
Real EstateIt’s been a fast and furious start to 2014 here at Watson Legal, PLLC. We’ve opened a new office, braved a couple of tremendous (and uncharacteristic snow storms), and made a lot of new contacts and friends along the way. Some highlights… Read More...Tags: Watson Legal, Closing, Miscellaneous, Buyers, Sellers, Attorney, Real Estate
10/Jan/2014 21:58 Filed in:
Real EstateThe decision to sell your home can involve a range of emotions. You may be excited for the new chapter ahead, sad to be moving on from your home, or somewhere in between. Regardless, the one question we hear a lot from sellers is “When will my funds be available”.
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15/Dec/2013 09:03 Filed in:
Real EstateIf you're thinking about purchasing a home it's likely that you've heard about the need of Title Insurance, Title Searches, and similar. So what is Title Insurance, and why do you need it? Here's a brief outline.
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08/Dec/2013 17:05 Filed in:
Estate Planning | Real EstateMost likely you've heard of a Power of Attorney, and you've also probably heard that you "need one". Why else would you be reading an attorney's blog? So what is a POA? What does it actually do? Here is a brief overview.
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07/Dec/2013 06:53 Filed in:
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"Yesterday, December 7, 1941-a date which will live in infamy-the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan... No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people will through their righteous might win through to absolute victory... With confidence in our armed forces-with the unbounded determination of our people-we will gain the inevitable triumph-so help us God. I, therefore, ask that the Congress declare that since the dastardly and unprovoked attack by Japan on Sunday, December seventh, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire" - President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dec. 8, 1941, speech asking Congress to declare war on Japan
Tags: Pearl Harbor, Holiday
02/Dec/2013 07:44 Filed in:
Estate PlanningWhile it's never fun to consider planning for the administration of your estate, it is becoming a very necessary exercise in today's society. You've worked hard all your life (no matter how old you are at present), and you should be able to dictate how your estate is divided once you pass on. However, if you don't have the requisite documents in place before you depart this existence, the State of North Carolina will divide up your estate through a process called intestate succession.
Read More...Tags: Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Attorney in fact, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Living Will, Watson Legal
30/Nov/2013 02:25 Filed in:
Real EstateThe process of buying, selling, or even refinancing a home is a complicated and often stressful process centered around a great deal of money being moved amongst several parties. In addition to the buyer and seller, there are third party contractors, financial institutions, and government agencies all taking part.
Read More...Tags: Closing, HUD1, Buyers, Sellers, Expenses, Loans, Settlement Conference, North Carolina Law, Watson Legal
