Publications by Wells Law

Starting the New Year to Make the Most Of It

January 12th, 2026

Some of us struggle with the importance of finding a path to resolution in many disputes. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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News You Can Use

October 9th, 2025

Our website contains many of them, including valuable summaries of other areas of the law written by other partners. Contact Wells Law to discuss your options.

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What to Keep and What to Give Away

October 2nd, 2025

We run out of space in our homes, but we do not want to give it away. Americans rent millions and millions of storage units for things we do not really need.

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Some Common Misconceptions by Senior Citizens About the Law

September 29th, 2025

You are equal in the eyes of the law, and more specifically, the creditor which made the loan in the first place, more than likely, because of your good credit.

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The Most Important Opinion of Chief Justice John Roberts

September 29th, 2025

Chief Justice John Roberts has written many legal opinions for our nation's most influential court of law. Wells Law helps North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Ten Things You Should Know About the Law

August 6th, 2025

Your property will be divided among your spouse and your children, even if they are minors. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Estate Planning Basics

July 15th, 2025

Maintain standard of living. Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney It will make things easy. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Senior Scams to Watch Out For

June 17th, 2025

Scams on our citizens, especially our senior citizens, cost us multiple Billions of dollars annually. Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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10 Great Insights About Life

May 26th, 2025

The quality of having mercy in your heart to give away keeps you focused on what you are for, rather than what you are against. Even God cannot change the past.

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Steps to Take to Select Long-Term Care Facilities for Your Loved Ones.

May 7th, 2025

But added to that in contemporary life is the higher cost of health care and long-term care for an aging citizenry. Get practical legal guidance from Wells Law.

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Beulah Blessing Law: The Important Value of Our Time

February 25th, 2025

Most of us who grew up going to public schools will remember that upper class students in the early grades (1-6) are generally chosen to be a safety patrol.

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Battle of the Bulge Law

January 3rd, 2025

Scan of Lt. Gen. Patton's 1944 Christmas prayer to the Third US Army

They were making their way toward Berlin to end the devastating WWII in the European Theatre. Wells Law serves families throughout Winston-Salem and the Triad.

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What Everyone Should Know About Long-Term Care Insurance Part 1

December 10th, 2024

Following this is a discussion of the most important questions about the process: 1. Who should purchase a long-term care policy; 2. Wells Law serves the Triad.

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What Everyone Should Know About Long-Term Care Insurance Part 2

December 10th, 2024

This is the second of two columns dealing primarily with long-term care options and related elder law issues. Wells Law serves families throughout the Triad.

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Don't shortchange your golden years by not thinking long term

October 23rd, 2024

Because the odds are a good percentage of those who reach their seventies are going to need long-term care. Wells Law helps North Carolina families plan ahead.

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A Tip of the Hat to You

September 25th, 2024

I have been called a lot of things as a lawyer over the years, but never an Icon. But I was genuinely grateful to be included among some mighty fine lawyers.

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Denied Social Security benefits? Consider this before hiring a lawyer

September 25th, 2024

The benefits take the place of wages. But there are benefits when workers are disabled as well as when one retires. Get practical legal guidance from Wells Law.

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Next time you're in an accident, don't settle for less

September 25th, 2024

law, depending on the circumstances, to file a claim in court. But why does the insurance adjuster encourage you to settle soon? Learn more from our attorneys.

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Do you need an attorney to help you with your motor vehicle wreck claim?

July 19th, 2024

consider hiring an attorney? Attorneys represent clients with these claims on a contingent (percentage) fee basis. Get practical legal guidance from Wells Law.

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What do you do when you are in a wreck?

May 5th, 2024

Why is it important to document that you received timely and necessary medical treatment if you are injured? Wells Law helps North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Start your estate planning now to avoid stress later.

April 7th, 2024

In a recent column we addressed the basic steps to complete your estate planning. Here are other practical planning steps that are less involved than you think.

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Simple steps to start the estate planning process.

February 9th, 2024

A little-known fact is that more than half of adults in America do not have estate planning documents in place. Wells Law serves families throughout the Triad.

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Drowning in debt? Try taking these time-tested tips.

January 8th, 2024

And how to change their family's habits to avoid their financial challenges getting worse. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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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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Proper estate planning is a matter of trust

June 21st, 2023

The concept comes from Latin and means roughly "while you are living." It is admittedly a clunky phrase. Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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What's that in English? A list of legal terms lost in translation.

June 21st, 2023

Part of the problem with American law is it is derived from Roman law (Latin) and English law. This is why there are so many Latin phrases in legal documents.

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That Thing We Fear

October 10th, 2022

JANET AND I recently enjoyed a small gathering among friends in Winston Salem. By chance, three of the invited husbands are from West Virginia, including me.

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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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Mike Wells: Here's how to help yourself avoid most legal problems

August 6th, 2022

I have been privileged to write a monthly legal column for the Winston-Salem Journal for nearly 20 years. Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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Mike Wells: Know your injuries before you settle a claim

July 3rd, 2022

law, depending on the circumstances, to file a claim in court. But why does the insurance adjuster encourage you to settle soon? Learn more from our attorneys.

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A Taxing Point of View

June 8th, 2022

He had a master's degree in tax law and a solid academic record. He was a good-looking kid with an engaging presence. At least when he would stop complaining.

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Mike Wells: Do you need an attorney for your claim after a wreck?

June 8th, 2022

But when should you consider hiring an attorney? Attorneys represent clients with these claims on a contingent fee basis. Read more columns from Wells Law.

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Mike Wells: Know your rights after a wreck

May 1st, 2022

Property damage generally: The legal test of your damages is what was the value of your vehicle immediately before the wreck and what was the value afterward.

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Mike Wells: What to do when you are in a wreck

April 10th, 2022

Why is it important to document that you received timely and necessary medical treatment if you are injured? Wells Law helps North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Early Decision

March 1st, 2022

But early decisions on other issues can sometimes speed us too quickly to a decision and cause us to miss key considerations along the way. Wells Law can help.

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Mike Wells: Legal advice is free for the asking this week

February 28th, 2022

Any adult, including those who speak Spanish. The callers are not limited because of their level of income. Wells Law helps North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Mike Wells: One lawyer's advice: You may not need us

January 31st, 2022

Most of the relatively minor issues people face can be resolved without venturing into a court of law, but by taking your issues to the court of common sense.

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The Eyewitness. And What We Should Consider About Our Own Opinions

January 13th, 2022

Does it really happen that way? Not quite that convincingly most of the time, but it really does happen. Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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Last Train

January 12th, 2022

Did we want to go and pay our respects? We all piled in our cars and went to the train yard. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Mike Wells: Get on a better financial track for the new year

January 3rd, 2022

Here are some practical tips to help. This is often the major question. They think they are alone, or that they really should have figured it out on their own.

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What I Learned from the Widow's Mite

December 22nd, 2021

As some of you know, I have been privileged to write a monthly column on North Carolina law for the Winston-Salem Journal for many years. Read the full column.

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Mike Wells: Small gifts can have large impact

December 6th, 2021

All gifts count, and even a gift the giver may think is modest can provide a profound benefit to the recipients. Wells Law serves families throughout the Triad.

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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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What I Learned From Gomer Pyle - The Art Of Being Grateful

November 23rd, 2021

Which include honesty, kindness, sensitivity to the sometimes-wobbly self-esteem of others, and a keen eye toward finding a proper pace and rhythm in life.

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Mike Wells: Have a Social Security disability claim? Get ready to wait.

November 8th, 2021

When citizens do not have the physical and mental ability to engage in gainful employment, despite their strong will to do so, how will they support themselves?

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Mickey Mouse Law— How We Can Harness the Real Magic of the Magic Kingdom in What We Do

October 22nd, 2021

I do not write these Courthouse pieces for compensation. The price is right, as my dad used to say: free. Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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What We Have in Common with the World's Smartest Person

October 6th, 2021

Steve Jobs was diagnosed with a serious form of cancer in his early 50's, and he had a successful surgery at one of the premier medical centers in the world.

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Understand Employment Law Basics in North Carolina

September 5th, 2021

What COVID-related questions may an employer ask an employee (current or prospective)?... The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Choosing the Harder Right Over the Easier Wrong

August 25th, 2021

My father served on the city council, and most of the nine-hole course was in his ward. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Mike Wells: In COVID times: What we owe our children

August 6th, 2021

But through the vision of President Trump, and others, Project Warp Speed brought us... The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Mike Wells: A gift to your survivors: Getting your affairs in order now

August 1st, 2021

This is the third of a three-column series to discuss commonsense ways to plan your estate and to avoid many unforced, and sometimes very expensive, errors.

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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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Mike Wells: What we owe the health care workers

July 2nd, 2021

And we really should reflect on their extraordinary service and be especially grateful for their sacrifices. Wells Law helps North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Mike Wells Honored by N.C. Supreme Court for Pro Bono Work

June 24th, 2021

was recently inducted the North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society for 2020 by the Supreme Court of North Carolina. Wells Law serves families throughout the Triad.

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You and the Law

June 4th, 2021

He has more than 40 years of experience, leads legal seminars in our community and regularly contributes... Wells Law helps North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Keep the peace after you die through good estate planning while you're alive

June 1st, 2021

With some exception, the homeplace is sold when both parents have passed, and the net proceeds are divided. Wells Law helps North Carolina families plan ahead.

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What I Learned from the Dog and the Skunk

May 21st, 2021

One of the lawyers was particularly bright, and he was well regarded for his intellect. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Beware of what you "know." Sometimes it "just ain't so"

May 4th, 2021

It turns out the brain takes a few facts and molds them into conclusions that may overshoot the facts of it all, but take us where we may want to go, anyway.

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Recent Major Changes in Retirement Account Laws that Affect You

April 6th, 2021

As one can imagine, the removal of billions of dollars otherwise subject to federal income tax for generations had a significant impact on the federal deficit.

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Shed the virus. Wash Your Hands of Old Hurt, Anger

April 6th, 2021

The best legal problems, we often underscore in this column, are the ones which never occur. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Here's your chance to talk to a lawyer for free

March 1st, 2021

This Friday, March 5, you can do just that during the 14th 4ALL event, a public service program of the N.C. Wells Law helps North Carolina families plan ahead.

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The "law of the letter": You don't need to be a lawyer to help someone sort out a problem

January 3rd, 2021

was not an ideal time, I agreed to do so. But the show caught on, and in time it was moved to a higher listening weekday slot. Read more columns from Wells Law.

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Understand the pros and cons of a revocable trust

December 6th, 2020

In this column, we will discuss when (and if) you need a revocable trust, which is sometimes called a living trust. Get practical legal guidance from Wells Law.

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Common questions in these coronavirus times about estate-planning documents

November 1st, 2020

If you do not have a will, you are not alone. One recent national study estimates that nearly 60% of adults have no estate-planning documents in place at all.

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A Prayer for the Greatest Generation

October 12th, 2020

As they faced the fear of those times, they learned not to be intimidated by fear, or to take its counsel. Wells Law helps North Carolina families plan ahead.

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What to Know About the Mediation of Civil Cases in North Carolina

October 12th, 2020

But it's also sound advice for a more serious game of chance: a jury trial in a civil lawsuit. Wells Law serves families throughout Winston-Salem and the Triad.

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Understanding Opinions and the Legacies of Justices Ginsburg and O'Connor

October 6th, 2020

Who were those who declined even to consider hiring these two obviously brilliant women? The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Chapter 13 Wage Earner bankruptcy filing basics

September 5th, 2020

Contact them at 336-896-1191 or info@financialpaths.org to set up a remote, confidential and generally courtesy initial session. Learn more from our attorneys.

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Know Your Options Before You File For Bankruptcy

August 3rd, 2020

You may receive a confidential courtesy initial session via telephone or a virtual session. C ontact them at 336.896.1191 or at info@financialpathways.org.

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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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Jarhead Law, and What We Can Learn from It

July 1st, 2020

Which was the point of it all. After a few years on Sunday afternoon, the program picked... The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Financial Challenges in These Challenging Times

June 30th, 2020

This first column will address some valuable community resources you can access before. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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6 COVID Scams (and 3 of the Garden Variety) To Look Out For

June 11th, 2020

Sleep on it, do not make any quick decisions, and ask a credible source what they think. (Some credible non-profit sources for direction are also noted below.).

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All Alone Together

June 3rd, 2020

All of us would agree we live in decidedly different times than we have experienced before. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Practical tips for estate administration, pre-planning advice, and a Coronavirus update

May 1st, 2020

The tips in this third and final column on the subject should help you take the best planning steps to avoid common problems in the administration of an estate.

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COVID-19 Response

March 26th, 2020

We have adopted the following procedures for our lawyers, paralegals and staff who are working in our office. Wells Law serves families throughout the Triad.

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How to Reduce the Time, Expense and Hassle of Administering a Loved One's Estate

March 26th, 2020

Here is the second column to discuss practical how-to tips to ensure a smooth estate administration. Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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Yes, you can talk to a lawyer for free

March 1st, 2020

A terrific opportunity for all citizens to get free legal advice is set for this Friday. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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How to Reduce the Time, Expense and Hassle of Administering a Decedent's Estate

January 29th, 2020

Over the next few columns, we will provide some practical tips on ensuring a smooth estate administration. Wells Law helps North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Common mistakes in handling your personal injury claim

January 28th, 2020

And there is a good chance that the injured party had a long-forgotten previous injury for which they got medical treatment. Read more columns from Wells Law.

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Monitoring your loved one's care and other common issues you may encounter

January 28th, 2020

What other decisions might you face, and what steps should you take going forward to monitor the level of care of your loved one? Important contract issues.

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Other important highlights of the significant changes to the Power of Attorney North Carolina statutes

January 28th, 2020

Simply creating a new POA does not revoke the prior one, unless the language of the new POA states that it does. Wells Law serves families throughout the Triad.

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Part II: Common mistakes in handling your personal injury claim

January 28th, 2020

Encourage your regular lawyer to discuss with you a fair amount to settle your property-damage claim, and to do so as a courtesy. Learn more from our attorneys.

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Plowing to the Mark

January 28th, 2020

But when I was in my second year of law school, a critical juncture in the life of an aspiring lawyer, I found out my father admired Mr. Read the full column.

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Pro Bono"Legal" Services

January 28th, 2020

(Email ASKSAM@wsjournal.com.) Any number of people comment on the value of this service the Journal provides. Wells Law serves families throughout the Triad.

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The Eyewitness

January 28th, 2020

Does it really happen that way? Not quite that convincingly most of the time, but it really does happen. Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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The Last Valentine's Gift

January 28th, 2020

The Last Valentine's Gift. Forty years ago this month, my mother gave to my three siblings and me the last Valentine's gifts we would ever receive from her.

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Pay yourself in 2020: Write off judgments on that internal ledger

January 27th, 2020

Some of these questions are about legal judgments on the official courthouse book of record. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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The Most Important Opinion Of John Roberts

January 27th, 2020

Chief Justice John Roberts has written many legal opinions for our nation's most influential court of law. Wells Law helps North Carolina families plan ahead.

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What Would Your Mama Say?—The value of civility

January 27th, 2020

One of which was the way to get to the Valley Bell,where one could get an ice cream cone for five cents. Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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On the Way to the Courthouse: Character Arc Law

December 10th, 2019

Selections of them have also been recorded for the Winston-Salem affiliate of National Public Radio and for the North Carolina National Public Radio network.

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The Fine Art of Learning to Say No

September 16th, 2019

Following is a piece about the importance of learning to say No from time to time in our busy lives. Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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Do you need to speak English to get SSD benefits?

August 15th, 2019

"Do you need to speak English to get SSD benefits? " from Michael Wells's Album by Michael... Wells Law serves families throughout Winston-Salem and the Triad.

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Social Security telephone scam

August 15th, 2019

Social Security telephone scam: Mike Wells warns about callers impersonating the Social Security Administration and what to do if you get one of these calls.

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Social Security won't go bankrupt by 2035

August 15th, 2019

"Social Security won't go bankrupt by 2035" from Michael Wells's Album by Michael Wells. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Take advantage of low-cost legal services

July 24th, 2019

Here are a few of them that offer free or cost-efficient venues to ask for direction on important legal matters: Wells Law serves families throughout the Triad.

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Be prepared to monitor loved ones care in care facilities

July 10th, 2019

What other decisions might you face, and what steps should you take to monitor the level of care of your loved one? Get practical legal guidance from Wells Law.

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Here are some financial tips to help you avoid common legal challenges

July 10th, 2019

This issue has been discussed before, but it bears repeating, as I regularly get questions about this. Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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Hiring a contractor? Do your own homework first.

July 10th, 2019

Many referral companies now tout the contractors on their vetted list, which is a start. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Protect yourself and your family with adequate insurance coverage

July 10th, 2019

Hopefully, the suggestions below will spare you the frustration and bad surprises that go with many disputes. Wells Law serves families throughout the Triad.

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Steps to take to select long-term care facilities for your loved ones

July 10th, 2019

But added to that in contemporary life is the higher cost of health care and long-term care for an aging population. Contact Wells Law to discuss your options.

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The biggies can change your life

July 10th, 2019

This column is the second in a series of the most important legal issues most of us encounter. Wells Law serves families throughout Winston-Salem and the Triad.

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Understand the law about traffic mishaps

July 10th, 2019

Third in a series covering the most important subjects on which I've given citizens direction over the 15 years I have been privileged to write this column.

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Certificate of Insurance - Example

December 31st, 2018

Among his recommendations is confirmation of the contractors' Certificate of Insurance: See example here Example COI. Contact Wells Law to discuss your options.

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Mike Wells: The most important points you should know about the law

September 10th, 2018

It has been my privilege to write a monthly column on the law for the Winston-Salem Journal for 15 years. Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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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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The high costs of legal disputes and practical ways to resolve them

August 16th, 2018

Mike Wells on the high costs, both financial and emotional, of legal disputes, with practical tips on how to resolve a dispute before it ever reaches court.

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Understand how the new federal tax law will affect you

August 16th, 2018

In the first installment of a two-part series, Mike examines the sweeping 2018 federal tax law reforms, and how they might impact tax payers. Contact Wells Law.

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What you should know about the New Financial Power of Attorney Law

August 16th, 2018

Part two of a two-part series: Mike Wells outlines the 2018 North Carolina Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act and what it means for North Carolina families.

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Mike Wells: Know which types of insurance you need -- or not

May 31st, 2018

Replacement cost coverage on your homeowner's policy. Most of us will have a claim of some kind on our homeowner's policy. Read more columns from Wells Law.

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Mike Wells: Protect yourself with smart insurance coverage

May 6th, 2018

Here are some major areas of personal legal and financial risks, and ways to protect yourself: Wells Law serves families throughout Winston-Salem and the Triad.

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LEGAL FACT And FICTION Podcast by Michael Wells

March 19th, 2018

But Legal Fact And Fiction can be fun, too. Michael enjoys learning about and evaluating absurd and seemingly nonsensical laws. Learn more from our attorneys.

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What you should know about the New Financial Power of Attorney Law

January 20th, 2018

If you do not have a FPOA, there is NO ONE named in the law by default in charge of your financial affairs while you are living should you become incompetent.

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On the Way to the Courthouse: The Law of the Letter

November 20th, 2017

A number of them have also been recorded for the Winston-Salem affiliate of National Public Radio and for the North Carolina National Public Radio network.

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Spread the Word: Free Tax-Return Preparation

October 30th, 2017

The locations will be the Reynolda Manor Branch Library, 2839 Fairlawn Drive, and the Southside Branch Library, 3185 Buchanan St. Learn more from our attorneys.

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R. Michael Wells, Sr., announcement in Winston-Salem Journal Business Milestones

July 10th, 2017

Michael Wells, Sr., sworn in as a member of the board of trustees of the Piedmont Authority... Wells Law serves families throughout Winston-Salem and the Triad.

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Shakespeare Law: Take the Tide and Face the Devil You Fear

June 20th, 2017

Maybe your decision involves a key relationship or your career. Your most viable choices may be beyond what you see and know. Read more columns from Wells Law.

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Mike Wells on Selecting Long-term Care

June 6th, 2017

Part one of a two-part series: Mike Wells offers practical advice on the selection process for long-term care in his Winston-Salem Journal column that week.

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Social Security Disability: Value of the Post-Hearing Brief

May 22nd, 2017

The post-hearing brief is a brief or memo written after the hearing takes place that addresses a specific issue(s). Get practical legal guidance from Wells Law.

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The Noble Function of Constructive Criticism and the Contrary Point of View

May 22nd, 2017

Studies tell us our process for making important decisions could be improved, and sometimes in some significant ways. Contact Wells Law to discuss your options.

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Ask the right questions and do your homework on home-improvement projects

May 8th, 2017

If so, Mike offers some simple tips for working successfully with contractors in his Sunday, May 7th Winston-Salem Journal column. Wells Law serves the Triad.

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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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Understand the law on resolving back tax issues

April 3rd, 2017

Here is a helpful article I wrote for my April monthly column in the Winston-Salem Journal on resolving back tax issues with the IRS. Learn more from Wells Law.

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9900 North Carolinians Served During NCBA's 4ALL Service Day

March 16th, 2017

Please read more about it via the link below, and see Mike's listing among those who have served all ten years. Wells Law serves families throughout the Triad.

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Michael Wells on WFMY to Promote NCBAR 4ALL Statewide Service Day

March 1st, 2017

If you've got a legal question and can wait until Friday, March 3rd. for an answer, have we got an event for you! Get practical legal guidance from Wells Law.

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Triad Business Journal Announces Wells Nomination to NCDOT Board

February 28th, 2017

The Triad Business Journal announced Mike Wells' nomination to the North Carolina Department of Transportation Board by Governor Roy Cooper. Wells Law can help.

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Governor Nominates Mike Wells to Serve on North Carolina DOT Board

February 20th, 2017

Please read the Saturday, February 18th Winston-Salem Journal report, here, to learn more... The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Slip or Trip and Fall For Homeowners 1.01

February 13th, 2017

Did you know that you could be held responsible to both visitors and trespassers for accidents that happen on your property? Read more columns from Wells Law.

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Using a Vocational Expert to Win a Social Security Disability Case

February 6th, 2017

The VE is neutral, but, if properly questioned by the lawyer, the VE can become a tool to positively impact the case. Contact Wells Law to discuss your options.

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Will Rogers and Locker Law

February 6th, 2017

Poets and preachers tell us to be on the lookout for it. The problem is Ego does not come to us with a sign draped around its neck. It comes in clever disguise.

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Community Programs Including Advance Directives

January 30th, 2017

"Got Plans?" Free Seminar. "Got Plans?" is a free advanced care workshop in Winston-Salem. February 7th from 1:00-2:00 pm Where: Multipurpose Room, Kate B.

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Wells Law Welcomes B. Brittany Scantland-Lall, Of Counsel

January 30th, 2017

Scantland-Lall received her BA degree from Duke University and her JD degree from the University of Denver. Wells Law helps North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Winston-Salem Journal Business Milestones Shares Mike Wells' Recognition

January 30th, 2017

Read the notice in the Winston-Salem Journal's. Business Milestones section for January 15, 2017 here. Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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Wake Forest Baptist Health - Best Health February Calendar

January 23rd, 2017

Classes on heart failure and preventive cardiology are the perfect match. will present seminars, free and open to the public, to explain estate administration,.

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Simplify Your Estate with New Federal and State Laws

January 3rd, 2017

Mike Wells shares his thoughts about how to do so, thanks to new federal and state laws. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Triad Business Journal Honors Senior Partner, Mike Wells

January 3rd, 2017

Our senior partner, Mike Wells, was honored by the Triad Business Journal as one of the most influential leaders in the Triad region of North Carolina in 2016.

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Leaders for All Seasons

December 27th, 2016

Leadership for the future will require us to take principled chances to find common ground. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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'Tis the season of Joy, Giving, and risk management

December 13th, 2016

Don't get bitten by the Humbug this holiday season: Mike Wells on the legal complications that can arise from holiday travel, gift giving, and year-end plans.

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Common causes of motor-vehicle accidents and injuries and how to avoid them

November 7th, 2016

Common causes of motor-vehicle accidents and injuries and how to avoid them - legal insight from the attorneys at Wells Law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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Forsyth County Bond Overview Video

October 28th, 2016

Your support of Forsyth County Bonds is needed to ensure the improvement and viability of essential Forsyth County resources including: Read the full column.

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Social Security Disability ODAR Judge Website Isn't a Panacea

October 26th, 2016

In other words, it tells you how a particular judge has decided cases in the past, at least statistically. Wells Law helps North Carolina families plan ahead.

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The Worst Pet of All

October 21st, 2016

In my work as a lawyer, many clients have beloved pets, which are their friends and every-day companions. Contact the attorneys at Wells Law to talk it through.

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Social Security Disability Cases Are Sad Stories

October 18th, 2016

Disinformation and misinformation abound about the Social Security Disability process, which is unfortunate. Wells Law helps North Carolina families plan ahead.

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Sage Advice About Online Legal Documents

October 3rd, 2016

From the Sunday, October 2, 2016 Winston-Salem Journal: Mike Wells outlines the ways in which using online legal documents may be practical--or problematic.

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Wake Forest Baptist Health - Best Health October Community Health Seminars, Screenings and Events

September 19th, 2016

Wake Forest Baptist Health Best Health October community seminars, including Mike Wells on 10 things you should know about the law, free and open to the public.

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Assumption Law and its Unintended Consequences

September 14th, 2016

Mike Wells' Winston-Salem Journal column on assumption law - how the everyday assumptions we all make about other people can carry unintended legal problems.

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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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A Perfect Halloween Strategy – The Value of a Plan

October 28th, 2015

She was way ahead of me on this one, as older sisters often are with their little brothers. The attorneys at Wells Law help North Carolina families plan ahead.

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