Learn about the law and your legal rights in North Carolina. Find self-help resources to resolve your legal problems without a lawyer.
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Protecting Your Assets: Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet explains to you how to protect your assets and save them for your loved ones.
By: North Carolina Bar Association
Safekeeping and Use of Your Legal Documents This publication by Legal Aid of NC defines basic vocabulary having to do with wills, living wills, and health care powers of attorney.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
Retirement and Survivors' Benefits
(Separate Website)
Almost everyone who lives in the United States is affected by the Social Security system?either by working and paying Social Security taxes or by receiving Social Security benefits. Social Security benefits are paid to workers and their eligible family members when the worker retires or becomes disabled. Survivors benefits can be paid to eligible family members when a worker dies. This fact sheet tells you about retirement and survivors benefits.
By: Social Security Administration
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North Carolina Statutes
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The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
AIDS/HIV Infection and The Law
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet describes your legal rights and responsibilities if you have AIDS or HIV. It also discusses important legal issues such as estate planning, housing, and employments.
By: North Carolina Bar Association
Do You Need Legal Help?
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This will explain who is eligible for our services, what kind of cases Legal Aid normally handles, some examples of them, and how to locate an office near you.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
Trusts
(Separate Website)
A general guide to trusts and planning your estate in North Carolina.
By: North Carolina Bar Association
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