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Practice
Areas
To better assist our
clients in realizing their dreams and planning
for their future, we have focused our practice
in the following areas:
Real Estate
Buying a home or beginning a commercial endeavor
can be an exciting time. By choosing the right
legal counsel to assist with this process,
dreams can become reality. But before you sign
an agreement of sale, you should ask an attorney
to look it over and tell you if it protects your
interests. You should also talk to an attorney
to see if the transaction can be handled on your
time schedule.
At Jordan and Jordan, we've helped families buy
primary residences, second homes, or land upon
which to build their dream homes. We've helped
families refinance to take advantage of low
interest rates to reduce debt loads. And we've
helped commercial investors purchase land,
develop properties, and sell lots.
At Jordan and Jordan, the client is truly our
customer, and we look after your interests.
Contact us today if you're ready to move on a
particular home or piece of land here in the
High Country of Ashe County.
(For more detailed
information on the Real Estate Work that we do
(including Real Estate Closings Made Easy),
please call our office at 336-846-1657).
Estate
Administration
Many people do not realize how much of their
assets can be consumed by federal and state
estate taxes. This unhappy surprise often comes
at a very stressful time. However, with proper
planning, a greater portion of our clients'
financial resources can be passed to the next
generation.
The laws governing estate tax are complex and
constantly changing. It is imperative that
estate plans be made and updated regularly to
maximize the lifetime earnings that remain
within the family unit.
(For more detailed
information on the Estate Administration Work
that we do, please call our office at
336-846-1657).
Wills and
Trusts
For our clients who have modest estates not
requiring sophisticated estate planning, a
simple will, trust, and power of attorney might
be sufficient to meet their goal of preserving
their family's financial future.
Everyone should have a will for these important
reasons: Without one, state law determines who
gets your property (and it may not be who you
would have chosen) and a judge may decide who
will raise your children (again, imagine the
consequences). A will can ensure that those
decisions are made by you.
If you have been concerned about issues in the
news recently regarding what happens to someone
who is too ill to make known their own choices,
and want to provide for such a contingency, then
you may wish to consider a living will and
healthcare power of attorney. With these
documents, you can ensure that decisions on
prolonging life by extraordinary means or
artificial hydration or nutrition, or
authorizing a physician to withhold these
procedures, are made by trusted family members
or friends who know your explicit wishes.
Finally, a basic living trust can help you and
your estate avoid high probate fees down the
road. Other types can help reduce estate taxes
or set up long-term property management.
SUMMARY: Whether
you prepare these documents with us or another
reputable legal services provider, we STRONGLY
recommend that you have the following documents
in place:
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~Will
~Financial (Durable) Power of Attorney
~Living Will
~Health Care Power of Attorney
~HIPAA Health Care Power of Attorney |
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(For more detailed
information on the Wills and Trust Work that we
do, please call our office at 336-846-1657).
Business
Law and Formation
Successful businesses require time, hard work,
and perseverance. Protect that business by
selecting the appropriate business structure. In
addition to liability protection, there are a
great many tax consequences that result from the
choice of business structure. Finally, many
small businesses neglect to develop an exit
strategy for the principal; development of such
a plan could assure continued prosperity during
emergency situations.
(For more detailed
information on the Business Law and Business
Formation Work that we do, please call our
office at 336-846-1657).
Government
and Municipal Work
With a number of years experience working in the
government sector, the attorneys of Jordan and
Jordan are uniquely qualified to offer advice
and counsel to local government clients and
those seeking results from governmental
entities.
(For more detailed
information on the Government and Municipal Work
that we do, please call our office at
336-846-1657).
Traffic
Offenses
A traffic ticket can result in points on your
driver’s license and insurance. This simple type
of offense can end up costing a lot of money in
the long run with increased insurance costs.
Let the team at Jordan and
Jordan Law Offices assist you in handling this
situation. Depending on the nature of the
charge, the client does not have to appear in
court, which means a savings of time off from
work in addition to the insurance savings.
(For more detailed information on the
Traffic Work that we do, please call our office
at 336-846-1657).
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