Thursday, November 30, 2017
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Should You Talk to a Lawyer? by Stella Knight Nov 2017
Should
You Talk to a Lawyer?
Avoid
Confusion and Controversy
Write
a Letter to Your Executor
By:
Stella Knight
While
some of you have prepared your wills, many of you are thinking of
either writing or updating your wills. Here are a few suggestions
that may avoid confusion and controversy in the future. A “will”
is a legal instrument that allows a person to dispose of his property
at his death. Newspaper headlines confirm that an estate does not
have to be worth a fortune for family members’ tempers to flare and
emotions to run hot. A family feud doesn’t have to erupt when you
are gone.
A
will may bring family members together and settle unresolved
disputes. The first step is appointing the right person to act as
Executor. The Executor is the person responsible for executing the
will: collecting the decedent’s property, paying debts, and
distributing the property to the named beneficiaries. It’s best to
select an Executor because he or she is a competent and
well-organized person. Ideally, in addition to these “business-like”
skills, the Executor should have “people skills.” The Executor
will have many conversations with beneficiaries on the emotional
edge. Therefore, the Executor should be compassionate and slow to
anger. He should be diplomatic and a consensus builder.
Next
time you are updating your will, instead of automatically selecting
your oldest child as Executor, think about geographic location,
diplomatic skills, and family harmony. Many children would prefer a
third-party, such as an Uncle or your attorney, as Executor rather
than have their pushy, know-it-all brother as sole Executor. If you
don’t have a third-party, perhaps naming two family members as
co-Executors is a solution. Whatever your decision, explain your
choice. This can either be done in your will or you may write an
informal letter outside of your will.
A
letter to your Executor does not distribute your property and does
not carry any legal weight. However, a letter gives you the
opportunity to explain your will and to clarify your intentions.
What should you include in this letter?
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Include why you are making the distributions in your will. This is important particularly if the distributions are unusual. This will not prevent a will contest, but it will allow people to understand how you were thinking so that your wishes may be carried out.
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A list of your assets and where they are located. You could save your Executor a lot of time and expense searching for your assets if you make a list.
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Describe your wishes about funeral or cremation arrangements, including place of burial.
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A list of persons to contact such as family, friends, and professional advisors – attorney, accountant and financial planner.
Give
this letter to your Executor and be sure to keep a copy with your
will or trust instrument. In addition, giving a copy to each of your
children would probably prevent future hurt feelings and trouble.
Much unpleasantness can be avoided by open communication. Trouble
comes when people are upset and surprised.
The
information contained in this column is of a general nature and does
not constitute legal advice.
Monday, November 27, 2017
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Friday, November 24, 2017
Daycation Announcing our new event calendar for the region!
Not a lot happening this weekend so we figured we would release our new event calendar a week early. New events being added weekly so keep checking back!
Click here for new calendar http://nencevents.com
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Monday, November 20, 2017
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Friday, November 17, 2017
Health & Nutrition Strategies For Cancer Survivors & Everybody Else Nov 2017 -- by Warren Green
I've repeatedly written about food as
medicine, and why. The dilemma is,the United States toxic food chain.
Poor quality food results in poor health outcomes. Cancer and heart
disease, the major causes of death in the U.S. are on the rise, and
it correlates with the rise of poor quality/fake food. The U.S.
Government asserts that the only food that qualifies for
certification meet stringent standards as stated in the CFR (code of
federal regulations). Standards such as: free from harmful chemicals,
they will not involve genetic engineering, or bio-solids (bio-solids
are a euphemism for sewage sludge from waste-water treatment
operations) . On that note, I believe that many of the outbreaks of
salmonella, and e-coli contaminating produce are a result of
bio-solids/sewage sludge. So unless products are labeled “USDA
Certified Organic” our government won't and can't attest to it's
wholesomeness. In addition, as part of the global food chain, and
without the rescinded “Country of Origin” labeling law, consumers
are at even greater risk.
For over a year, I've been promoting
our region as “The Organic Capital of the World”. The region is
considered local to some of the largest farmer's markets on the east
coast. We have superior transportation logistics including nearby
rail service, interstate accessibility, and worldwide shipping
opportunities through our neighborhood major seaport. We are within a
days drive to most of the major markets, and exposure to more than
sixty million customers. And, we've got the longest growing season in
the region, and talented farmers.
The region has significant health
disparities, and the bulk of the evidence points to the diet. A poor
diet is a public health matter. Fix the diet, fix the health.
Organic small acre farming is the fastest growing cottage industry in
the world. Clean food is in. We should have thousands of them. Our
region can be and should be, a major supplier in the organic food
chain. “The Organic Capital of the World”.
This initiative should be a slam dunk.
We'll explore the obstacles and resistance in next months column.
Recalls:Battistoni Italian Specialty
Meats. Est. 2706. Products recalled for foreign matter.
GB Gastronome Est.21418/P2148.
Undeclared allergens.
Les Chateaux De France, Inc. Est.1391.
Undeclared allergens.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Daycation November 17, 18, 19 2017
Look for a new calendar next month! We have been working on a new system that is easier to read and has more events. Stay tuned to the albemarletradewinds.com.
SCENE OF A CAR WRECK, Part Two -- by Danny Glover
Last month I
began telling you about some very important things that you need to
do (and NOT do) immediately at the scene of the wreck. They were:
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Stay calm and breathe! If you have been injured, do not move – call 911 (if possible) and wait for EMS and then go to the hospital.
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Once all people involved in the wreck are accounted for and that situation is stable, have someone gather all of the information possible at the scene, including the names, addresses, phone numbers and license plate numbers of any and all witnesses and other drivers involved in the wreck, and take photographs of everything. Do not rely on law enforcement to do this for you.
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Do not move any vehicles until law enforcement arrives.
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Do not admit fault.
Once you leave
the scene, there are still some other important things that you need
to do.
First, file all
of your medical bills with your health insurance company. Even if
the wreck was caused by someone else, your medical bills are your
responsibility. Non-payment or late payment of those medical bills
will hurt your credit and lead to late fees, etc. If the wreck was
not your fault, you may eventually recover a settlement that includes
reimbursement for your medical bills, but injury settlements take
time, and it is important that you utilize all available health
insurance to pay the bills as soon as possible. Some health
insurance companies are entitled to repayment from your eventual
settlement, and some are not. An experienced injury attorney can
assist you in figuring that out as part of your case.
Second, if you
are injured, do not speak to any automobile insurance company until
you have spoken to an experienced, local injury attorney. Insurance
companies will be trying to take your statement as soon possible, and
they will typically then try to use that statement against you later
to deny the claim or to try to lowball you on your settlement. A
good injury attorney can make sure that you do everything necessary
to make sure that you eventually obtain a complete settlement
according to the law and can help you avoid making mistakes that can
cost you money.
Third, if you
were given a ticket, do not pay it off. Instead, speak to an
experienced, local traffic attorney. Oftentimes an attorney can get
your ticket reduced or dismissed and save you DMV points and possibly
insurance premium increases.
Fourth, report
the collision to your automobile insurance company – hopefully only
after you have spoken to an attorney about your injuries or your
ticket.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
New Mexican Restaurant in Downtown Hertford Offers Flavorful Rotisserie Chicken & Personalized Catering -- By Laura Bush Jenkins
For award-winning restaurateur Carolina Escobar, moving from Chapel Hill to open a restaurant in Hertford wasn't something she initially expected.
When she immigrated from Mexico to California in 1986, Carolina got her start working long hours in a food truck. While she eventually became a nutritionist and worked Monday through Friday for the State of North Carolina, she revisited several of these early experiences and opened her own food truck. It ran on the weekends and grew in popularity as it serviced the NC State, Elon, and UNC Chapel Hill campuses.
Escobar also owned a restaurant in Chapel Hill, where she received statewide recognition for her loco burritos and deserts. As she retired there and saw opportunity to transition into the catering aspect of the industry, a friend in the Albemarle area noticed a vacant space for rent as he was working. He and his wife contacted the property owners and persistently called Carolina as she was in Miami, ironically leaving a church service.
Carolina laughs as she recalls how she and her husband Hector quickly changed clothes and drove up immediately to meet the owners. They operated on little sleep, but were excited about their dream and future possibilities.
Between the lease signing and business grand opening August 19th, Hector and Carolina didn't have much time to find housing. As they looked for places to rent, a Pepsi vendor recommended a home in Hertford walking distance from the new location, and the Escobars bought it.
When she immigrated from Mexico to California in 1986, Carolina got her start working long hours in a food truck. While she eventually became a nutritionist and worked Monday through Friday for the State of North Carolina, she revisited several of these early experiences and opened her own food truck. It ran on the weekends and grew in popularity as it serviced the NC State, Elon, and UNC Chapel Hill campuses.
Escobar also owned a restaurant in Chapel Hill, where she received statewide recognition for her loco burritos and deserts. As she retired there and saw opportunity to transition into the catering aspect of the industry, a friend in the Albemarle area noticed a vacant space for rent as he was working. He and his wife contacted the property owners and persistently called Carolina as she was in Miami, ironically leaving a church service.
Carolina laughs as she recalls how she and her husband Hector quickly changed clothes and drove up immediately to meet the owners. They operated on little sleep, but were excited about their dream and future possibilities.
Between the lease signing and business grand opening August 19th, Hector and Carolina didn't have much time to find housing. As they looked for places to rent, a Pepsi vendor recommended a home in Hertford walking distance from the new location, and the Escobars bought it.
The new restaurant, Taqueria Isabella, is named after Carolina's first grandchild. You can meet "Bella" as she opens doors, washes dishes, and connects with guests and the restaurants ten or so employees.
"She keeps herself occupied and makes our lives happy," Carolina notes with a smile.
Every morning, fresh tortillas are cooked from scratch and Carolina slow-cooks fresh rotisserie chicken with a smoked taste. This Thanksgiving season, savory rotisserie turkey is also available for pick-up or enjoyment in house.
"She keeps herself occupied and makes our lives happy," Carolina notes with a smile.
Every morning, fresh tortillas are cooked from scratch and Carolina slow-cooks fresh rotisserie chicken with a smoked taste. This Thanksgiving season, savory rotisserie turkey is also available for pick-up or enjoyment in house.
Open Monday through Saturday from 11-3 and 5-9, Taqueria Isabella is one of the only restaurants in Hertford serving alcohol. As you enjoy a margarita or Mexican beer, you may notice a hand-painted mural of Morelia, Carolina's hometown outside of Puerto Vallarta. The menu also has artwork showcasing Madero, a well-known basilica welcoming people to Morelia.
As you prepare for special events, custom catering options are available for an indoor venue or through the food truck. These include vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Recently, Carolina catered diverse events such as Toast the Perquimans downtown in Hertford Bay to a large wedding in Petersburg, VA at an events center.
To connect with Carolina and the team at Taqueria Isabella for catering and deliveries, contact 252 340 1278 or 919 697 2237. You can also visit their new restaurant at 107 S Church Street, Hertford
As you prepare for special events, custom catering options are available for an indoor venue or through the food truck. These include vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Recently, Carolina catered diverse events such as Toast the Perquimans downtown in Hertford Bay to a large wedding in Petersburg, VA at an events center.
To connect with Carolina and the team at Taqueria Isabella for catering and deliveries, contact 252 340 1278 or 919 697 2237. You can also visit their new restaurant at 107 S Church Street, Hertford
Monday, November 13, 2017
Tradewinds Radio 9pm - Black Man with a Gun - Interview with Wayne LaPierre
carolinatradewindsradio.com
NRA Wayne LaPierre interview (c. 2009) Fear as it relates to gun ownership, life and marketing, a journey of a podcaster that has been doing it for ten years. Tip from Michael J. Woodland. The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is fear.Gandhi thank you for supporting me through http://patreon.com/blackmanwithagun Check out and support me through http://uscca.blackmanwithagun.com
Tonight 8pm Carolina Tradewinds Radio - How Von Mises fixed economics
Ep. 1035 How Ludwig von Mises Fixed Economics (But Ingrates Won’t Thank Him)
Listen in at 8pm
carolinatradewindsradio.com
Mises was of course one of the great economists, and casual followers rightly credit him for his work on the problems with socialism, or the origins of business cycles, or other topics with obvious policy implications. Often overlooked, however, is how Mises solved a major problem within economics itself, having to do with monetary theory and marginal utility. Bob Murphy joins me to give us an even fuller appreciation of Mises’ genius and importance.
About the Guest
Robert P. Murphy, who holds a Ph.D. in economics from New York University, is a Research Assistant Professor with the Free Market Institute at Texas Tech University and a Research Fellow at the Independent Institute. He is the author of numerous books, including Choice: Cooperation, Enterprise, and Human Action (Independent Institute, 2015), as well as study guides to Ludwig von Mises’ Human Action (study guide here) and The Theory of Money and Credit (study guide here), and Murray Rothbard’s Man, Economy, and State (study guide here).
Course Discussed
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Wood Wizard
We have Cherry, Walnut, Cedar, Maple and Oak mantles. They can be cut to size if needed. They run $300-$600
Call us @ 252-331-3258 or find us on facebook
Call us @ 252-331-3258 or find us on facebook
Friday, November 10, 2017
Daycation Nov 10,11,12 2017
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