When trading in a car with a deceased cosigner, bring your driver’s license, vehicle title, loan account information, registration, insurance, and your father’s death certificate. The dealership will contact Ford Credit to confirm the payoff amount and update the loan record. Since you’re the... View More

In North Carolina, if an employee at an oil change shop accidentally drains the wrong fluid and causes damage, the company—not the individual employee—is usually liable. This falls under the legal principle of respondeat superior, meaning employers are responsible for their employees’ actions... View More

To create an irrevocable trust for cryptocurrency in North Carolina, you’ll need to follow the same legal steps as any other trust, with some extra care for digital assets:

Work with an estate planning attorney — In NC, an attorney must draft the trust agreement to ensure it meets state... View More

Yes, you can legally use scriptures in your artwork, but copyright rules depend on the Bible translation you use. Older translations like the King James Version (KJV) are in the public domain, so you can freely use and sell artwork containing those verses. However, newer translations—such as the... View More

This situation sounds very complex and may involve both legal misunderstandings and jurisdictional issues. In North Carolina, law enforcement must act based on valid court orders and within their legal authority. If a court has issued a ruling in your favor but local officials are not enforcing it,... View More

Yes. In North Carolina, a restaurant owner may keep tips personally earned while serving tables, as long as you’re not taking tips from employees or operating an illegal tip pool. Since you’re directly serving customers, reporting those tips through your POS and payroll system, and paying taxes... View More

Yes, you may be able to access your inheritance, but Spain’s legal process can be tricky, especially with banks. Even with a power of attorney, Caixa Bank may require you to be physically present or open a Spanish bank account due to internal policies or anti-money laundering rules.... View More

North Carolina charter schools are public schools, which means they are subject to many of the same financial and ethical rules as other public institutions. If a charter school requires families to buy uniforms through a specific vendor, the school has a duty to ensure that the arrangement serves... View More

To access funds in your late husband’s ministry account, you’ll need to work through both the IRS (for the EIN) and the bank’s estate procedures. Here’s how to do it step by step:

Confirm the EIN (Employer Identification Number).

If your husband’s ministry had its own EIN,... View More

For your small online business, the best structure depends on how much protection and complexity you want:

Sole Proprietorship – Cheapest and simplest. You report income and expenses on Schedule C of your personal tax return and can deduct all legitimate business costs (inventory,... View More

You would be best served by paying an attorney to handle this. Your attorney will also be able to look over the bankruptcy filing to see if the "counterclaims" would result in assets that need to be disclosed to the Bankruptcy Trustee and only an attorney has the knowledge and skill to... View More

If an independent artist isn't receiving payments from BMI, it's likely due to late work registration, incorrect registration details, missed distribution thresholds, or issues with the artist's account information like an outdated address. Artists should first log into their BMI... View More

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answered on Sep 12, 2025

When you involve a manufacturing partner in your patentable design, it’s important to clearly define intellectual property rights in writing. Even though you’ve filed for a utility patent, your partner could have access to your proprietary design, so a **confidentiality or non-disclosure... View More

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answered on Sep 11, 2025

It sounds like your father may have improperly taken control of the UTMA account after you reached the age of majority, which in North Carolina is 21. As the beneficiary, you had the right to the funds once the account reached termination age, and your father’s unilateral transfer of the funds to... View More

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answered on Sep 11, 2025

You are facing two separate but related problems: the contractor’s demand for more money and the bank’s refusal to release funds. The first thing you should do is carefully review your written contract. If the contract allows price increases for electrical work, the contractor must still... View More

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answered on Jul 26, 2025

This is a frustrating situation, especially when you made the decision to leave based on real personal hardship and were still committed to the company in principle. The terms of your offer letter give Amazon the right to request repayment under voluntary termination, but it’s reasonable to ask... View More

You've done a great job laying out some very important facts about your family relationship, and what you believe your husband is willing to agree to. To answer your question: based on what you've stated, it doesn't sound like he has any grounds to kick you out of the house.... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2025

You should begin by sending a formal written demand to the contractor, referencing your April 24, 2025 contract and the fact that no work was performed. State that you elect not to proceed and request return of your full payment, minus the lesser of the \$1,500 fee or 20 percent of any insurance... View More

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answered on Jun 12, 2025

This is a smart question to ask before moving forward with branding and setting up your business. The fact that “Sky Hawk” is already trademarked in the telecommunications space could present a problem, especially if the trademark covers services that are similar or related to fiber splicing.... View More

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

This is a thoughtful question, and it’s smart that you’re looking into it before getting married. North Carolina is a common law state, which means that individual debts brought into the marriage generally stay with the person who incurred them. So, your IRS payment plans, credit cards, car... View More