Practice of Law
Stop Throwing Darts
In his book Buddha’s Brain, best-selling author and neuroscientist Rick Hanson suggests that physical and mental pain and suffering is inevitable in life. People die. They lose their j… Read More
Practice of Law
Practice of Law
Statutory Changes to the Time Period for Making a Claim for the Year’s Allowance for Surviving Spouses in Decedent’s Estates
North Carolina allows a surviving spouse to petition for a year’s allowance in the amount of $60,000. This allowance is paid out of the personal property in the estate and is inten… Read More
Practice of Law
Relating Your Way to a Happier and Healthier Life
Read any article, book, or study on happiness, and you will find that relational connection is a predictor of and contributor to happiness and well-being. In 1938, a group of researchers… Read More
Practice of Law
IWIL Annual Well-Being Conference
The Institute for Well-Being In Law (“IWIL”) held its annual conference on January 23-25, 2024. The conference opened with a keynote address from Yale psychology professor Dr. Laur… Read More
Education & Careers
Chief Justice Commission on Professionalism Honors Retired Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner
Lawyers Mutual congratulates retired Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner, who was honored with the Chief Justice Commission on Professionalism (CJCP) Judicial District Professionalism Awa… Read More
Law Practice Management
Gratitude and Wellness
I love the feeling of receiving a genuine thank you note or email. When I am having a particularly stressful day or feeling a little down about something, a sincere expression of gratitude fro… Read More
