Post Covid-19 Shutdown

It feels like a reawakening in our community as we emerge from the state-wide Covid-19 shutdown. As we all get our bearings and begin to navigate our new way of life during the coronavirus pandemic, we want to remind you that The Carroll Law Firm, PLC is open and here to help you with most…

Legal Implications of the Coronavirus Pandemic

The world has seen a dramatic change with the global spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19).  Never in modern history has an event had such an immediate and profound impact on both people and commerce.  Understandably, the primary focus of government has been to protect the public from the further spread of the virus while focusing…

10 Reasons to Consult an Attorney (That Have Nothing to Do with a Lawsuit!)

Some people might think you only need to seek advice from an attorney if you want to sue someone or you are being sued. Actually, there are numerous ways an attorney can help you throughout your life. Here are ten reasons to consider consulting an attorney: Estate Planning: It is always a good idea to…

THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING HOW PROPERTY IS OWNED

When advising a client as to their estate planning needs, one of the first discussions that a lawyer must have with a client concerns understanding the difference between probate and non-probate assets.  Generally speaking, probate assets are those assets that are distributed through the Court process and pass to the beneficiaries, either pursuant to the…