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Estate Planning & Administration FAQ

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What If You Suspect a Family Member’s Will Is Fraudulent or Invalid?
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¿Debería Incluir A Mis Hijos En La Escritura De Mi Casa?
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Is A Trust A Good Fit For Me Or Can I Accomplish My Goals Through A Will?
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What Are The Critical Elements That My Will Should Contain?
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Heredé una casa. ¿Cómo cambio la escritura cuando heredo una propiedad?
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How often should my estate plan be updated?
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Does owning a business impact my estate plan?
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What are the Powers of Attorney, and why are they important?
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Will my family be responsible for my debts when I die?

Family Law FAQ

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How can I get legally separated in North Carolina?
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What steps should I take right now if I suspect a divorce is coming?
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What is alimony?
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What is common law marriage? Does it exist in North Carolina?
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As a stepparent, what steps do I need to take to legally adopt my stepchild?
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What can I do to help make my divorce easier on my children?
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What steps do I need to take to establish the paternity of my child?
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When is a divorce considered “uncontested,” and what are the benefits?

Real Estate FAQ

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¿Por qué necesito un seguro de título de propiedad?
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¿Por qué es tan importante un agente de títulos en una transacción de bienes raíces?
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What is the Difference Between an E Closing, a Hybrid Closing and a Tradition Closing?
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Why Would I Need a Lawyer to Purchase Residential Real Estate?
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What are some tips for Realtors for a smooth lawyer experience for their clients?
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What are liens, and what are some of the most common types of liens against real property?
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Why does a buyer need title insurance?
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What is the difference between Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money Deposit?
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What is the difference between a residential and commercial property sale?
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Why does my spouse have to sign the deed?

Civil Litigation FAQ

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I’m Having a Property Dispute With My Neighbor. What Are My Options?
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I Have Hired a Contractor and They Failed to Perform Their Duties. What Are My Options?
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If I get hurt in an automobile accident, do I need to retain an attorney?
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What is considered a Breach of Fiduciary Duty and how do I file a lawsuit in this type of claim?
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What can I do if someone breaches a contract?
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I have a will dispute. Could you please explain what Will Caveat action entails?

Guardianship FAQ

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How Does The Court Determine Which Sibling Should Be The Guardian?
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Do I Have To Have A Hearing For A Guardianship?
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What is a guardianship?

Surplus Funds & Property Partitions FAQ

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What Are Surplus Funds And How Do I Make A Claim For Them?
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Can I Be Reimbursed For Any Expenses Related To The Property I Want To Partition?
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What Is A Petition To Partition Action?

Mediation & Arbitration FAQ

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Are there advantages to using mediation instead of going to court?
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What is mediation?
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What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?

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Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC 
Gastonia Office
401 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
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124 W. Catawba Ave.
Mount Holly, NC 28120
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