Cumming Georgia Legal Blog
Where is the real estate market headed in Atlanta?
An astonishing trend in real estate that has offset a tough year around the country is in metro Atlanta. According to a recent report by Norada, a Housing Recovery Market Index by Realtor.com showed a 7.8 point real estate market gain above the baseline for January...
What are the benefits of mediation?
Mediation is an option to consider to solve a variety of different types of legal disputes. Mediation has a number of different benefits parties to a legal dispute should be familiar with. Mediation is an alternative to traditional litigation which can be costly and...
How to remove a beneficiary from your estate plan
As you review your estate plan, you may realize that your relationship with one of your beneficiaries has changed. You two may have become estranged. Or, he/she might have experienced personal struggles that call his/her responsibility or judgment into question. No...
The importance of having a plan for incapacity
An effective estate plan helps the estate planner plan for the future and what lies ahead. One circumstance to plan for in an estate plan is incapacity in case the estate planner becomes incapacitated at some point. Different estate planning tools can help the estate...
Succession planning is not just for family-owned businesses
A lot of hard work and dedication goes into starting a business. Whether it is a startup or a family business that has been in operation within the family for generations, understanding what happens to the business after you retire or pass is important for business...
How does real estate mediation work?
In any legal situation involving civil law, you often have options for how you wish to settle things. You can go into the courtroom and have a judge hear your case, but you can also choose alternative dispute resolution options. One common choice is to undergo...
Understanding the probate process
When someone dies, there is a legal process for distributing assets and paying off debts. This process is probate. For the executor and potential heirs, understanding what occurs during probate may help speed up and simplify the process. Probate process when there is...
Options for resolving business disputes
Even with the best prevention strategies and customer service, companies can face a variety of disputes, whether it is with a customer, vendor, business partner or employee. Sometimes the parties can resolve the issue on their own, but this is not always the case. If...
Did you know an attorney is required for real estate closings?
The laws governing real estate transactions vary from state to state. In Georgia, an attorney must oversee all real estate closings. It’s important to understand what this means for you. An attorney hired by a party other than yourself is not going to be looking out...
Should you update your estate plan?
When it comes to your estate plan, you should never create one and then forget about it. Estate plans can be out of date. If you undergo serious life changes, then your estate plan may lack important beneficiaries or inclusions. If you have an estate plan, it is up to...
