At this point, I would begin your inquiry with a consultation with an experienced local lawyer with expertise in both real estate and probate law. ...

I agree with Attorney Love. I cannot think of any reason why an amended Complaint in Summary Ejectment is needed at this point, since you have...

You will need to be fully inclusive of any/all exhibits you intend to introduce at trial. Your list of exhibits must be complete in order to use...

It means only that the lease itself will not transfer to the buyer of your business, as long as the landlord has not provided written consent, per...

Generally, this would come up in a derivative-liability lawsuit, in which a shareholder sues a director, the entire board of directors, an officer,...

Yes, this is legal and enforceable, assuming that on the contract you make it clear that the contractual party is your trust as a legal entity, and...

Yes, I think having a comprehensive contract for this arrangement is desirable in order to protect the rights of your business. A lawyer who...

Yes, this is legal. Rent increases are permitted as conditions for lease renewals. Your current rent remains the same during your present...

The short answer is yes, but you need to vet this idea with a local estate planning lawyer to make sure that this makes sense from a tax and estate...

Yes, based on the facts you stated here, ancillary probate in North Carolina would likely be appropriate. I would start with a preliminary...