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North Carolina Paralegal Association, Inc. Spring 2008The NCPA ForumEditorial StaffMelissa A. Rutledge, NCCPSenior EditorLaura C. Braswell, NCCPAdvertising EditorMichele A. Tuttle, CLA, NCCPPatron & Sustaining ChairStephanie Elliott-Park, NCCPArticles/Association News EditorContact Information:The North Carolina Paralegal Association, Inc.Brenda Mareski, CP, CoordinatorPO Box 36264, Charlotte, NC ions e-mail: marutledge@gmail.comArticles e-mail: selliott-park@gastonlegal.comAdvertising e-mail: laurapcubillos@yahoo.comSubscriptions: 30 for one year (four issues).Address correspondence to NCPA at the Contactaddress above.Table of ContentsPresident’s Message .2Chairman’s Message .2NCPA’s 28th Annual Seminar & Meeting .32nd Vice President’s Report (Membership) .4NALA News.5Editor’s Court.6NCPA 2008 Proposed Bylaw Amendment.6Meet the Candidates .7Submissions: To submit materials for publication,please send to the Senior Editor atmarutledge@gmail.com.Unapproved BD/EC Meeting Minutes .8Advertising: For advertising and rate informationfor the NCPA FORUM, contact the AdvertisingEditor at laurapcubillos@yahoo.com.Featured ArticlesBack Issues/Reprints: Subject to availability, backissues may be purchased for 5 each. ContactSenior Editor for more information. You musthave written permission before reproducing anymaterials from the NCPA FORUM in any form.Please mail or fax a written request to SeniorEditor at the address above. Include your contactinformation and allow 10 days for processing.NCPA Member Birthdays .17Time to Shine .10-11Law Firm Librarians Exploring New Territory.12There’s No Place Like Home.13-14Contributor’s Policy: Contributions or gifts to NCPAare not deductible as charitable contributions forfederal income tax purposes; however, paymentsmay qualify as ordinary and necessary businessexpenses.Publication Notice: The NCPA FORUM is the officialpublication of the North Carolina ParalegalAssociation, Inc., PO Box 36264, Charlotte,NC 28236-6264. Our publication is devotedto informing and educating the paralegalprofession.Editorial Policy: Opinions expressed in articles andfeatures herein are those of the author, and donot necessarily reflect the views of NCPA. TheEditor strongly encourages the submission ofmaterials for publication. The Editor reserves theright to edit material and accept or reject materials submitted.Be sure to let us know!Send both your old and new address information to:The North Carolina Paralegal Association, Inc.Brenda Mareski, CP, CoordinatorPO Box 36264, Charlotte, NC 28236-6264704.535.3363www.ncparalegal.org Copyright 2008 by the North Carolina Paralegal Association, Inc., unless otherwise noted.All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced,in whole or in part, without written consent of NCPA.1

North Carolina Paralegal Association, Inc. Spring 2008President’sMessageChairman’sMessageKaye H. Summers, CLA, NCCPBeverly G. King, NCCPWear A New HatGreetings!!!As we approach our 2008 Annual Meeting andSeminar, I try to find a few minutes in the flurryof activity to reflect on the past year and whatserving as President of NCPA has meant to me. Ithas been a very busy year for me and at times, verychallenging. Even so, I have enjoyed every minuteof it. I welcomed the challenge to “wear a new hat” and proceededwith the goal to be the best leader that I could be. Every memberof the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, as wellas each Committee Chair and Co-Chair has worked very hardto accomplish NCPA’s goals for the year. I attended the NALAAnnual Meeting in New Orleans in July and met some incredibleparalegals from all over the country. I witnessed first hand howmuch respect paralegal organizations from other states have forNCPA. We are really held in high regard, which makes me reallyproud to be a member, as well as President.Our lives are all extremely busy and we often feel we cannottake on another task or “wear a new hat”. We are involved inso much these days that sometimes it seems difficult to stay inany type of “normal routine”. I’m still trying to figure out what“normal” means.Our profession is very challenging, yet rewarding, andwe have made great strides over the past few years to gain therecognition that we deserve. NCPA has been committed to notonly maintaining, but continually improving recognition forparalegals throughout the State of North Carolina.I challenge each and every one of you to “wear a new hat”this year and become involved in your organization, NCPA. Thereare many opportunities available; some that require less time,but are just as fun and rewarding.I look forward to seeing you at our annual meeting inConcord, and seeing what new hat you choose to wear.Wow - another NCPA year has come and gone. Aswe embark on another year in NCPA, I am excitedto see where 2008-2009 will take us - personallyand professionally.A little update on me. I will be starting a newadventure at the beginning of March. My supervising attorneyand I are splitting from our current firm and opening anotheroffice with just the two of us. Most of the time I will be working ata remote office in Mooresville, while he is working in Charlotte. Iam excited, but a little nervous at the same time. So many thingsleft to do and so little time to get it accomplished. I was in asmall office before joining Rallings & Tissue, PLLC, and it workedwell then. At least this time, unlike our previous split in Augustof 2006, this one is amicable and I think that the six of us that areleft at Rallings & Tissue, PLLC will remain in touch. All in all Ithink it will be good for all of us in the long run.I am looking forward to a wonderful year of educationalopportunities and networking within NCPA. Our educationalcommittee continues to amaze me by putting together suchwonderful seminars. I have had the opportunity to organize afew seminars, and trust me it is a lot of work. These ladies putin countless hours organizing and preparing to make sure theseminars run smoothly as possible. Yes, there are usually somebumps in the road but they handle them with such professionalismand skill that those in attendance never seem to notice.I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone whohas attended an NCPA event. Whether it was Annual, Mid-Year,or a District Meet and Greet, thank you for taking the time out ofyour schedule to be apart of one or more of these events. I hopeyou found them as exciting and educational as I have and we allhope to see you again real soon.Take care and best wishes to all.Kaye H. Summers, CLA, NCCPPresident2

North Carolina Paralegal Association, Inc. Spring 2008NCPA’s 28th Annual Seminar & Meeting, Embassy Suites, Concord, NCThursday, March 27, 20086:00 - 8:00 p.m.Schedule Of EventsEarly Registration & ExhibitorExpositionJoin us in welcoming our Exhibitorswith lite hors d’oeuvres and drinks2:30 - 3:00 p.m.3:00 - 3:15 p.m.3:15 - 5:30 p.m.7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Friday, March 28, 20087:30 - 8:15 a.m.8:15 - 8:30 a.m.8:30 - 9:30 a.m.9:30 - 9:45 a.m.9:45 - 10:45 a.m.10:45 - 11:00 a.m.11:00 - 12:00 p.m12:00 - 1:30 p.m.1:30 - 2:30 p.m.Registration & Continental BreakfastFull Breakfast Provided by Hotel ForIts GuestsWelcome RemarksKaye H. Summers, NCCP, NCPAPresidentGENERAL SESSION (Ethics Session)What to Do When Your Attorney NeedsHelp W. Donald Carroll, NC State BarPALS ProgramBreak - Visit with ExhibitorsCONCURRENT SESSION AE-Notary & E-RecordingOzie Stallworth, E-notarization Analystand Director NC Department of theSecretary of StateCONCURRENT SESSION BImmigration Consequences of CriminalConvictionsLt. Robert Wilborn, Alamance Co.Sheriffs DepartmentCONCURRENT SESSION CTips for Collecting Child SupportClyde Albright, Assistant CountyAttorney, Alamance CountyBreak – Visit with ExhibitorsCONCURRENT SESSION AReading Surveys and Drafting LegalDescriptionsJoe Ritter, Fidelity National TitleInsurance CompanyCONCURRENT SESSION BChildren and the Legal SystemSandra Prelipp, JD, Guardian AdLitem; Chapel Hill, NCCONCURRENT SESSION CAccident ReconstructionGary E. Kilpatrick, Gary E. Kilpatrick& Associates, PALUNCHFrom Paper Documents to DigitalEvidence: Forensic ExaminationsProvide the TruthGiovanni Masucci, CCPE,CLWE; CapitalCity ConsultingEmily J. Will, MA, CDE; ForensicDocument ExaminerBreak/Set Up for Annual MeetingRegistration for Annual MeetingAnnual Meeting – Election of OfficersDinner & Introduction of Officersfor 2008-2009Please join us for dinner and a specialguest!Saturday, March 29, 20088:00 - 9:00 a.m9:00 - 10:00 a.m10:00 - 11:00 a.m11:00 - 11:30 a.m.11:30 - 12:30 p.m.CLA/CP Breakfast(NALA Certified CLAs and CPs only)Tita A. Brewster, ACP; NALA President“Let’s Be Like the Geese”CONCURRENT SESSION ARecent Changes to Living Wills andHealthcare Powers of AttorneySusan I. McCrory, JD; Robinson ,Bradshaw & Hinson PACONCURRENT SESSION BRepresenting the Foreclosure ClientAndrea Y. Bebber, JD; Charlotte, NCCONCURRENT SESSION CA Day In the Life of A CorporateSecurities Paralegal:Katrina Reck, Paralegal; DLA Piper,Raleigh, NCGENERAL SESSIONTop Websites No Paralegal Should BeWithoutPatricia F. Clapper, ACP, NCCPBreak (Hotel Checkout)CONCURRENT SESSION A“The Inside Story” - The NC State BarParalegal Certification ExamMary E. Willard, CLAS, NCCP;Lisa Duncan, JD;Theresa Irvin, CLA, NCCPCONCURRENT SESSION BTrust Accounting Guidelines &Changes to IOTLABruno DeMolli, NC State BarPlease visit our website www.ncparalegal.org toregister or download the entire brochure3