Oertel Koonts Oertel, PLLC

08/13/2026

What happens if you are unable to communicate? Is someone already appointed to make decisions on your behalf? Check out our latest blog all about Health Care Power of Attorneys.

A health care power of attorney is a critical legal document that allows an individual to appoint a trusted person to make medical and health care decisions ...

06/30/2026

Producing documents to assist in dividing your assets can be overwhelming. But it's absolutely manageable with a plan and a competent attorney. Check out our latest post on the topic!

When you start an Equitable Distribution (ED) case, you are discussing your "stuff". All of the property you acquired during your marriage. This i ...

06/03/2026

POA - Power of Attorney. Do you know what it is or what it does? Read our latest blog to learn more!

A power of attorney is one of the most practical and important legal tools available in North Carolina estate planning. A power of attorney is a written leg ...

05/22/2026

Common questions in real estate often involve when and how to transfer ownership of a property when someone passes away. Experienced attorneys that understand the turns and pitfalls of such issues are needed to insure your family's property is safe and protected. Check out our newest post on the subject!

One of the questions I hear most often—weekly, if not daily—involves real estate owned by someone who has died. The beneficiary is often told that a new dee ...

05/19/2026

Some of our team took advantage of a beautiful Friday afternoon and took a little field trip down to Clara's Farm to visit one of our local farmers, Phil Seay. We got to see quite the operation they have developed to bring a new variety of meat goats to market here in the southeast. We are grateful for all of our business partnerships in our community and do our best to support them where we can; including a firm wide field trip!

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05/08/2026

Going through a separation or a custody issue is never easy. Coming prepared to meet your attorney can help you feel more in control of a spiraling situation. Check out our latest blog post for more information!

You’ve decided things have gotten to the point you need to speak to a professional. Someone that can help you through whatever might be going on. In order t ...

04/22/2026

Can you even go here? Easements can be tricky. Check out our new blog on some of the nuts and bolts on the topic.

What is an Easement? An easement is a legal right to use land owned by someone else for a specific purpose which is a property interest and must meet legal ...

04/14/2026

Guardianship. What is it and what does it mean? Check out the latest pot to our blog for more information on the ins and outs of this unique responsibility.

Guardianship is a legal process in North Carolina used to protect adults who are unable to manage their own affairs due to mental illness, intellectual disa ...

03/26/2026

Knowing it's over, and knowing what to do are two very different things. Having advice on how to proceed can be invaluable along the way. Check out our latest blog post.

So you got married, moved in, and the picket fence turned to barbed wire and you’re ready to get out. Sound familiar? Many people find themselves here. The ...

03/11/2026

Have you found yourself, or know someone trying to navigate the court system while trying to handle a loved one's affairs?

Navigating Estate Administration can be a complicated and a winding road. Check out our latest blog post on the matter. Losing someone you love is hard enough. Let us help you lay their estate to rest too.

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The estate administration process in North Carolina is governed by the statutory framework provided for in N.C.G.S. Chapter 28a and provides the structure f ...