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How to Protect Your Brand During Business Expansion
Expanding your business is an exciting time — new markets, larger audiences, and the potential for greater revenue. However, expansion also brings risks to your brand. At Howell Law PLC, we’ve helped
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Fall Real Estate Tips: Shine in the Cooler Months
As the vibrant colors of fall envelop us, the season offers unique opportunities for home sellers. While the shorter days may raise concerns, simple and strategic updates can help your home stand out
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Selecting the Ultimate Business Structure for Success
Choosing the right business structure is a critical decision that affects various facets of your enterprise—legal exposure, tax implications, and operational flexibility. Making an informed choice is
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Understanding LLCs: What They Are and Aren't
Grasping the Basics: What Is an LLC?Many entrepreneurs find themselves confused about what a Limited Liability Company (LLC) truly entails. An LLC is a business structure designed to offer liability p
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Effectively Navigate Tenant/Landlord Disputes
Being a landlord is not without its challenges, and tenant/landlord disputes can often be a stressful and complex part of the journey. Despite having proper contracts and documentation in place, dispu
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The 4 Essential Pillars of Estate Planning
Understanding the Importance of Estate Planning Planning for the future is crucial to ensure that your personal and financial matters are handled as you wish. Estate planning provides peace of m
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Navigating Commercial Closings in NC & GA with Confidence
Buying or selling commercial property can be lucrative—but also legally complex. At Howell Law, we represent buyers and sellers in commercial real estate closings throughout North Carolina and Georgia
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Common Legal Challenges Faced by Small Businesses
Understanding the Importance of Legal ChallengesRunning a small business is undeniably exciting, yet it comes with its own set of legal challenges that can surface unexpectedly, impacting your company
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What Is a Trademark? Unraveling the Common Confusion
Understanding trademarks can be a bit perplexing. After all, with so many terms like "copyright" and "patent" floating around, it's easy to mix them up. However, trademarks are a crucial element in th
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Understanding Advance Directives in Estate Planning
Estate planning is often synonymous with distributing assets after one’s lifetime, a significant, yet incomplete, part of the story. It’s crucial to understand that estate planning encompasses much mo
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Launching a Business in NC or GA? Don’t Forget Your EIN
One of the first steps in launching a business is registering for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)—and it’s often where new business owners get stuck. At Howell Law, we help entrepreneurs acros
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Navigating the Closing Process with Ease
Understanding the Closing ProcessThe closing process can seem daunting for both buyers and sellers. It's the final hurdle before a property transaction is complete, and involves various legal, financi
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Understanding Prenups: What They Can and Cannot Include
IntroductionWith prenuptial agreements (prenups) growing in popularity, many couples are considering them as a practical measure before marriage. However, there are numerous misconceptions about prenu
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How Life Events Affect Your Estate Plans
Life's Changes and Your Estate PlanLife is full of big changes—some exciting, some unexpected—but they all have the potential to impact your estate plan. Major life events, whether joyous or challengi
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Safeguard Your Business Partnership with a Buy-Sell Agreement
Starting or running a business with partners? One of the most important legal tools you can put in place is a buy-sell agreement. At Howell Law, serving clients across North Carolina and Georgia, we h
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Selling Your Home? Know Your Disclosure Obligations
Selling a home is a significant milestone, both financially and emotionally. However, it comes with legal responsibilities that you can't afford to overlook. Understanding your disclosure obligations
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