Cumming Georgia Legal Blog
Are you clear on what a living will is?
As you plan your estate for your end-of-life desires in Georgia, you have to familiarize yourself with multiple terms and documents. What do you know about living wills? The American Bar Association has everything you need to know about this type of will. Ensure your...
Drug addiction and estate planning
There are a lot of different topics that have to be considered by those who are setting up an estate plan, as well as for people who already have a trust or a will and need to make revisions. Life can change in many ways, whether someone passes away, marriage comes to...
Working through a lawsuit as an online business
If you run an online business, there may be a number of challenges that are unique to the field in which your business operates. For example, you may have very few in-house staff members and many of your workers may live across the country. Or, your business may not...
How does mediation resolve business disputes?
A business dispute in Georgia does not have to go through a complicated process before resolution. When discussing business resolutions, arbitration and mediation often come up. While arbitration is common, mediation can help with dispute resolution. According to...
Arbitration vs. mediation: What’s the difference?
If your Georgia business becomes embroiled in a legal matter, you will generally have one of three options for resolving it: Litigation, arbitration and mediation. Litigation occurs when a lawsuit goes to civil court, where a judge presides over a matter, both parties...
Georgia renters given new legal protections
If you rent an apartment in Cummings, you should know about a new Georgia law that protects your rights. The measure prohibits landlords from retaliating against you if you have reported code violations or unsafe living conditions. Forsyth County officials are split...
When can you contest a will?
It’s often surprising how families end up at odds once a beloved matriarch or patriarch passes away. When the details of the will come out, it is not uncommon for relatives to be unhappy about who received what or if they didn’t receive anything from the estate....
Housing market trends for home buyers and sellers
If you are buying or selling a house in Georgia, the state of the market and timing are important to determine how much money you will see out of your house. According to a report created by MetroDepth, home sales in the Atlanta area declined during the year after...
Can you leave your assets to a charity?
As you start your estate-planning journey, it is time to think about the reputation that you want to leave behind. What is your legacy? You would not be alone if your Georgia estate plan involves giving back to charities or causes that you care for. When it comes to...
Avoiding mistakes while choosing an executor
When writing your last will and testament, the choice of executor is among the most crucial moves you can make. Many Georgia residents understand that their executor should be a trustworthy and competent individual who can handle the task of managing an estate....
