Imagine you are driving down the highway going 85 mph in a 70 mph speed zone. You’re driving without registration because you forgot to renew it at the beginning of last month. A North Carolina police officer pulls you over and issues you a citation for going 15 mph over the speed limit and driving without registration. Receiving this traffic citation, it may seem more convenient to pay for the citation so you can avoid going to court and put the traffic ticket behind you. This may be a mistake because paying a traffic ticket is an admission of guilt, which means you have violated the traffic rules and regulations, which can come with penalties including points on your license. This can increase the cost of your insurance and in some cases even lead to getting your license revoked. If you have received a traffic citation and would like to speak to an attorney about your options, schedule a consultation today with an attorney at Betham Law, PLLC and we will guide you through the process.

Pets are an important part of any owner's household, and because of that, what happens to your pet after your death is a legitimate concern regardless of age. Fortunately, you can include your pet in your estate plan through your will or through a pet trust. If you are on the fence about whether a pet trust is appropriate for you, schedule a consultation with an attorney at Betham Law, PLLC and we will guide you through the process. For legal advice relating to any of your estate planning matters or revisiting your will, please contact Betham Law, PLLC to schedule a consultation today.

A living trust is an estate planning tool that allows you, the grantor, to transfer your assets into a trust. Once you, the grantor, create a trust, you must assign a trusted individual, known as the trustee, to manage and distribute your assets that are in the trust to your beneficiaries according to your wishes upon your death. There are common misconceptions and myths revolving around living trusts and their functions.

There are a number of reasons as to why you should create a prenuptial agreement prior to getting married. The most important reason is to protect yourself, your partner, and your individual assets entering into a marriage. A prenuptial agreement is created before entering into the marriage, and the agreement outlines what happens to your assets, debts, and property in the event of divorce.

Heading into 2024, it is essential to have an estate plan in place to ensure that your assets are distributed exactly as intended when you pass away. An integral part of your estate plan is having a will created. Having a will created is only the first step, the second step is maintaining your will throughout the years. Typically, you should revisit your will every 3-5 years to update it for any of the following life events: change in marital status, having or adopting a child, moving to a new state, acquiring new assets, and the death of a spouse or power of attorney just to name a few.

Creating an estate plan can be incredibly stressful and time consuming, but having an estate planning attorney can help to guide you through the process in a competent and caring manner. For more information on the steps to create an estate plan, please contact Betham Law, PLLC to schedule a consultation.

Ending a marriage can be incredibly stressful and difficult, but having a family law attorney can help to guide you through the process in a competent and caring manner. For more information relating to divorce, custody, support, or family law in general, please contact Betham Law, PLLC to schedule a consultation.