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Kelly & West Law Firm Celebrates 35 Years

October 4, 2017

The Lillington law firm celebrates its 35th anniversary in October. Partners Reggie Kelly and Thomas West opened their doors in 1982.

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Do You Need Extended Care Insurance?

September 28, 2017

Because of these high costs, you might consider buying extended care insurance. Extended care insurance (sometimes called long-term care insurance) is an insurance product, sold in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, that helps you pay for those high costs later in life.

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Elder Care: How to Manage Care for Your Parent

September 13, 2017 Elderly couple

Are your parents or an elderly loved one refusing personal care and assisted living? Is it hard for your family to give them the help they need?

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What is TRID and How Can an Attorney Help You?

July 25, 2017

Buying a home is an exciting and important step in your life, but there is much more to it than picking out the ideal home. There are dozens of forms to read and sign, terms to negotiate, and meetings to attend. One way the government has tried to uncomplicate this procedure is by revising previous laws and enacting the TRID rule for most closed-end mortgages.

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Why You Should Use a Lawyer Instead of an Online Site for Your Will

May 19, 2017 will

We know you’ve seen or heard about websites that offer do-it-yourself legal services. Maybe you’ve met someone who can set you up with a Will for a low cost. You’ve weighed your options: pay for a lawyer or complete a much cheaper online template? We’ll admit it can be tempting, but with those savings comes a bit of a headache. Here’s why we suggest choosing a lawyer over an online service for your North Carolina Will.

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Figure Out Estate Planning During a Free Seminar on Living Trusts

May 15, 2017

Do you have questions about Living Trusts and estate planning? Kelly & West will be hosting a free Living Trust Seminar May 23 and May 24.

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7 Common Legal Terms Explained

April 27, 2017 legal terms

Ask anyone around you and they’re sure to say that lawyers have their own language. Often we forget that while we use this type of language every day, our clients are oftentimes unfamiliar with these terms and are hearing these words for the first time. If you have a court case, here are some terms you may hear.

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Why It’s Time to Talk About Creating an Advanced Driving Directive

March 28, 2017 advanced driving directive, keys

According AAA, accidents increase after the age of 65, and fatal accidents, in particular, are more likely to occur after 75. For the sake of both the aging driver and others on the road, it is paramount that you sit down now and discuss what to do if and when it’s time for a member of the family to put down the keys, and who will be in charge of leading that talk.

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When Should You Begin Estate Planning?

February 12, 2017 estate planning

Estate planning may seem like one of those things you can do “later.” But in truth, it’s never too early to begin thinking about your estate. Life happens, and anything could happen to you or a loved one sooner than expected. The sooner you can sort out your affairs for your surviving family members the better.

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8 Questions about Creating a Will in North Carolina

January 4, 2017 will and trust

Creating a Will is something many people put off. We don’t want to think about what happens after we die, and we always think we have more time to get our Will done. This New Year’s, it’s time to make a resolution: get your Will done as soon as possible in 2017. Creating a Will with your attorney is easier and probably less expensive than you think. We often hear questions about the process, so here are some of the most frequent questions along with answers.

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    “Reggie Kelly is a fantastic attorney with fantastic paralegals. My wife and I have been using him and his firm since 1983 when we first purchased property in Harnett County 37 years ago. He offers excellent legal advice and guidance. He never gets in a hurry to get us out the door because of his next appointment. He always takes the time needed to check out all of the issues that might come up. Reggie Kelly is a proud American and he loves our country and he wants everyone to do well. Reggie Kelly is an even finer person than he is a fantastic attorney and we are very fortunate to also be able to call him and his wife Cheryl our friends. We give him a 10 STAR Review!”