Generally speaking, there are various types of powers of attorney in North Carolina; each with its’ own specific function. Their function is more detailed than I will provide below. However, generally it is as follows… 1. Durable General Power of Attorney: This Power of Attorney is created so that someone can manages finances for you. [...]
Category Archives: Financial Power of Attorney
November 30, 2010
PRESS RELEASE: ARE YOU LEGALLY PREPARED FOR AN ACCIDENT OVER THE DANGEROUS HOLIDAY TRAVEL SEASON?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sabrina Winters Phone: (704) 843-1446 Email: swinters@sabrinawinterslaw.com With the stores crowded, traffic horrendous and holiday parties in full swing, the period between Thanksgiving and New Years Day is undoubtedly one of the most dangerous travel times of the year. Charlotte lawyer, Sabrina Winters, urges families to be prepared by making necessary [...]
November 5, 2010
4 Reasons Why Young Professionals Need an Estate Plan
As a North Carolina estate planning attorney, I know young professionals have a lot to think about…starting their careers, buying their first home, starting a family. All of these accomplishments are just the beginning of many bigger life events to come. So it is a rare day when someone in this generation wants to think [...]
October 5, 2010
Another Reason Why On-line Document Drafting is Risky
When you use an online service to create your documents, it seems very appealing at first. 1. The cost is ridiculously inexpensive (you do get what you pay for!); 2. You can create a document 24/7; 3. No extra fees to pay an attorney to do what seems to be a pretty easy job…just answer [...]
August 2, 2010
Is a North Carolina Power of Attorney Valid if it is NOT Recorded in the Register of Deeds??
Assuming that the Power of Attorney is otherwise valid and the person who has created the document (principal) is not incapacitated or incompetent, it is valid and may be used by the agent (the person named in the document by the principal) to carry out the instructions and authority in the Power of Attorney provided [...]