RM Alert-Common Errors in Estates and Trusts
Over the last few years, Lawyers Mutual has seen an increase in Estates and Trusts (E&T) claims. In 2021, E&T claims were the third most common claims according to area of practice. Only Plaintiff’s personal injury and residential real estate generated more claims by practice area. Errors occur in both estate planning and estate administration. Two common E&T errors are: Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs
Service by email? Ugh! If you are like me, you overlook important emails often. It’s understandable; most of them don’t need to be read anyway. Other times, essential emails go directly to my spam folder, and I don’t see them for days because I’m not diligent about checking my spam filt… Read More +
Ukraine: Stay and Remain, Part 1
The Pentagon has deployed thousands of servicemembers in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Naval frigates, surveillance aircraft, artillery units and brigade combat teams are all heading out as part of the first-ever NATO Response Force. Read More +
Understanding the LM Financial Fraud Exclusionary Endorsement in Your LM Professional Liability Insurance Policy
Wire Fraud losses continue to plague real estate transactions, resulting in millions of dollars of losses around the country. The most common scenario is the buyer receiving altered wiring instructions. The State Bar is now holding the closing attorney accountable for this loss even though the closing attorney … Read More +
Time for a GAL Checkup
Guardian ad Litems risk management tips. Read More +
The Clock is Ticking: Heads Up for Condo Developer’s Counsel
Looming deadline within the NC Condominium Act for developers. Read More +
Estate Administration Traps
Examples of common estate planning errors. Read More +
Time For A Real Estate Risk Management Spring Cleaning
Real Estate risk management spring cleaning tips. Read More +
Estate Planning Traps
Common estate planning errors Lawyers Mutual is seeing and how to avoid them. Read More +
Avoiding Equitable Distribution & Alimony Claims
Equitable distribution and alimony claims review. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: Alias or Pluries Summons – A Mistake Waiting to Happen
Preventing Alias or Pluries summonses mistakes. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: The Trustee’s Duty of Neutrality
Do you ever serve as trustee of a client’s trust? Read More +
Practice points with Mark Scruggs: Get It Outta There!
Don’t let affirmative defenses that you deem meritless remain in the Answer and a part of the case. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: Suing the Wrong Defendant
One of the most common errors we see at Lawyers Mutual is the failure to sue the right defendant before the statute of limitations expires. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: Conflicts and Confidentiality – the Bane of an Estates Lawyer
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs - Conflicts and Confidentiality Read More +
First Ever OCR Settlement of Enforcement Action Against HIPAA Business Associate Due to PHI Breach - $650,000 Monetary Resolution Payment
Warning for attorneys advising clients regarding HIPAA business associate agreements. Read More +
Attorneys, Check Your Consumer Demand Letters!
Suggestions, from case law, to help attorney demand letters not run afoul of FDCPA standards. Read More +
Help for Your Next Military Divorce Case
Resources for those handling a domestic case involving military personnel. Read More +
The Common Interest Doctrine: Lessons on avoiding an inadvertent waiver of the attorney-client privilege.
A review at the common interest doctrine concerning communications with interested third parties and maintaining attorney-client privilege. Read More +
Assessing the Legal Capacity of Our Clients
Tips for discerning diminished capacity when it is not immediately evident. Read More +
