Ask SAM: Legal Questions & Advice

Legal questions from Winston-Salem readers answered by the attorneys of Wells Law - wills, estates, debt, and other everyday law explained in plain English.

Ask SAM: How can we close on my mother's estate when one of the heirs refuses to sign?

October 20th, 2023

All have accepted, except one brother. He refused to sign the form, so his check was not left with him. What can we do now in order to complete the closing?

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Ask SAM: My friend is heir to an estate, but it's been a long time since they heard anything

October 20th, 2023

This has been way too long and they have still not heard when the money will be disbursed. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Ask SAM: Can we give the money from the sale of our church to our pastor as a retirement gift?

July 26th, 2023

You can certainly give the pastor the proceeds of the sale, but there are a lot of things you would need to take into consideration. Wells Law serves the Triad.

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Ask SAM: Are online forms valid and enforceable?

June 21st, 2023

Sometimes buying things off the internet might not be the bargain you're hoping to get. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Ask SAM: Can my stepmother refuse to pay my father's funeral expenses?

August 9th, 2022

She recently told my sister and me that when Dad dies she's going to drop all the funeral expenses on us. Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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Ask SAM: What should I do about my 20-year-old will?

December 1st, 2021

I wanted to see if you could guide me in the right direction to get my personal last will and testament redone. Wells Law serves families throughout the Triad.

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Ask SAM: Arbitration clauses in car sales

July 7th, 2021

I was told this was required with all auto sales and they would not sell me a car unless it was signed. Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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Ask SAM: Getting a contractor to respond

July 7th, 2021

Ask Sam: a reader cannot get a contractor to respond or finish the job. Mike Wells explains breach of contract and the practical steps homeowners can take next.

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Ask SAM: When will electors be named?

July 7th, 2021

Ask Sam: when North Carolina's presidential electors are named, and where the Secretary of State posts the list. Mike Wells answers this reader's question.

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Ask SAM: Getting rid of a timeshare

July 6th, 2021

We would like to sell our package. We have retired earlier than expected and do not want the burden any longer. Wells Law serves families throughout the Triad.

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Ask SAM: How do you dismiss an attorney?

July 6th, 2021

Answer: We forwarded your question to local lawyer Mike Wells, who writes a column about... The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Ask SAM: Variations of your name can cause a headache at the bank

July 6th, 2021

Question: Due to stricter banking regulations, I had a problem depositing my tax-refund... The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Ask SAM: What Can I do about debt collector harassment?

July 6th, 2021

Answer: Local attorney Mike Wells said there is a reason a business may have such a policy... Wells Law serves families throughout Winston-Salem and the Triad.

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Ask SAM: Who mows median on union cross road

July 6th, 2021

Question: Now that the widening of Union Cross Road is complete, who is responsible for mowing the medians and grass by the sidewalks? Read the full column.

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Ask Sam: If a family member dies but has no will...

July 2nd, 2021

What happens if an attorney has advised that, in his opinion, there is no estate and declines the case? Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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Ask Sam: If a property is foreclosed on by the bank...

July 2nd, 2021

Ask Sam: if a bank forecloses and padlocks a home before personal property is removed, what happens to those belongings? Mike Wells has the answer for you.

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Ask Sam: Are online wills valid in North Carolina?

July 27th, 2020

We all want to know we are getting a fair shake about the costs of services, especially for professional services. Get practical legal guidance from Wells Law.

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Ask Sam: Variations of your name can cause headaches at the bank

August 16th, 2018

Ask Sam: variations in your name, often the result of marriage or divorce, can cause real headaches at the bank. Mike Wells explains what you can do about it.

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Ask Sam: Are neighbor's video cameras legal?

May 1st, 2017

Are a neighbor's security cameras making you feel insecure? Mike offers sage advice for dealing with this issue. Wells Law serves families throughout the Triad.

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Ask Sam: Abuse of power of attorney

August 21st, 2016

Please tell me where I should start to look into this, if the POA denies our request for full financial disclosure. Get practical legal guidance from Wells Law.

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