Imagine trying to refinance or sell your home, only to discover that a mortgage you paid off years ago is still showing up in the title search. This happens more than many people realize. However, the fact that an old mortgage appears in a title search doesn't...
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How can you resolve common real estate disputes in Georgia?
Real estate disputes can arise when property owners disagree about land boundaries, contracts or property rights. These conflicts can affect homeowners, buyers, sellers and investors across Georgia. Some disagreements start with simple mistakes. Others involve broken...
What happens if a beneficiary in your will dies first?
Creating a will allows you to decide how your property should be handled after death. However, circumstances can change between the time a will is signed and the time the estate is eventually distributed. One serious situation is when the person named as a beneficiary...
Why are title searches important?
Buying property is a major financial decision. However, before closing on a home, land or commercial property, it is important to know whether the seller has a clear right to transfer ownership. What may appear to be a straightforward sale can sometimes involve issues...
What tasks does an estate executor handle?
An estate executor is the person who administers an estate after another individual passes away. There are many different duties and responsibilities that they have to take on. Some of these are procedural. They may need to obtain copies of the death certificate, for...
What’s the difference between common and solemn form probate?
Probate is the process of validating a will and giving an executor (personal representative) the authority to settle the estate. In Georgia, a will may be submitted for probate in either “common” or “solemn” form for validation. The primary difference between the two...
What if zoning rules change after you buy property?
You may buy property for a planned project, then learn that local zoning rules have changed. The new rules might limit what you can build or how you can use the land. That change can disrupt plans you made when the property allowed a different use. In Georgia, new...
Why do families often argue about property after a loved one dies?
Property disputes are among the most common difficulties families face when administering an estate. These disagreements may involve a primary residence, inherited land, rental property or personal belongings with sentimental value. Although a dispute may initially...
Estate planning for blended families
Blended families often create a family by bringing together new relationships, shared responsibilities and long-term goals. While creating a new chapter can be exciting, it also makes planning for the future even more important. A carefully prepared estate plan can...
What to consider if you wish to disinherit someone
Deciding who will get your assets when you die is something you have likely given a lot of thought to. There are people who expect you to leave something to them. However, except in the case of minor children, you are not typically obligated to do so. If you do wish...