There are many reasons why companies in Georgia decide to purchase commercial real estate. They could be starting their business or outgrew their current space. Owning commercial real estate can be a way to have the perfect space for their operations but can also be...
A will is an estate planning tool used to distribute assets after the will creator, or testator passes away. The contents of your will may depend on your specific circumstances, but here are a few things that should be included. Personal information It is important...
Probate is the legal procedure that determines the validity of a will. Probate can be time-consuming, costly and complicated, especially if there are disputes among the family members or creditors. However, there are some steps that families can take to handle Georgia...
One of your loved ones may have chosen you to be their "personal representative," which means that your responsibilities will go into effect after the person has passed on. That is a much better scenario all around than if the person passed away without a valid will...
Estate planning can be confusing for many in Macon, especially given the many unfamiliar and seemingly contradictory terms used in the process. For example, you may have been told to have a living will. You filled out a boiler-plate template found online, thinking it...
As you scroll through your Facebook feed, you may not have thought about it, but what happens to that feed after you die? Does that social media feed die with you? Well, as it turns out, if your social media is not part of your estate plan, your social media may very...
Writing a will is an important part of estate planning and a valid will is something that ensures your peace of mind. For your will to be legally valid, it must be signed in the presence of witnesses. Georgia law requires that 2 witnesses be present when you sign your...
A probate is the legal process of taking account of a decedent’s estate and wishes, and then attending to creditors’ claims and heirs’ entitlements. It’s often complex and costly, and people might wonder if this administrative hurdle can be sidestepped. When probate...
Many Georgia residents want to avoid the probate process, which is understandable. If you have never had to probate a will before, the process can seem complicated. You may also have heard that the probate process takes a long time, and while that is somewhat true, it...
Estate planning is one of those topics that people in Georgia and across the nation do not like to think about. There are many reasons why they might avoid taking the necessary steps to create even a basic will. However, despite the worry that it can cause, it is...