Most people think of wills and possibly trusts when they think about estate planning. However, there are a number of other tools that can keep assets out of probate court and strengthen an estate plan. Homeowners who want to ensure that the people living with them can...
Fences often become the source of neighborly disputes. In some cases, neighbors may disagree about the size or style of a fence erected on a property line. If age or inclement weather causes damage to a fence, then there could be disputes about how neighbors divide...
If you have a will but no health care directive, your estate planning may be incomplete. Knowing that your property will go where you intend can create a sense of security, but a will only governs what happens after death. It offers no protection if you are alive. If...
While following Georgia’s traffic laws and safety protocols can make you feel safer while you are out on the road, it is still important to gain insight into which highways are recognized as the most dangerous paths to travel while in and around the state. What makes...
Losing a loved one can bring enough emotional pain without the added stress of a legal maze. Managing an estate in Georgia requires precision to protect the financial future of a family. How can you navigate this process without making costly errors? Navigating the...
During a real estate transfer, it is important to ensure that there are no serious issues with the title. These are often referred to as title defects. Performing a search in advance can help expose them and allow you to take steps to rectify them. But the first step...
There are many decisions that you'll have to make when you're creating an estate plan. While many people focus on how their assets will be handled after they die, there's another very important decision that can considerably affect what your loved ones deal with after...
You've experienced it before. Your vendor misses a critical deadline that delays your product launch. Your supplier delivers substandard materials that compromise your quality standards. Your contractor abandons a project mid-stream, leaving you scrambling for...
A will is one of those documents many people know they should have, yet often put off creating. It can feel uncomfortable to think about end-of-life decisions, especially when life is busy or you believe you do not have “enough” assets to worry about. In reality,...
It is important to review your estate plan periodically. The goal is to determine whether updates or changes are necessary. Many people make the mistake of drafting an estate plan and then neglecting it, which can result in a plan that no longer works as intended or...