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Mediation and arbitration are methods of alternative dispute resolution, or ADR. Both are designed to keep parties out of the courtroom and involve the help of a neutral third party. Instead of attending multiple hearings and preparing for and attending trial, ADR...
Far too often, estate planning is put off until it’s too late. Many adult children find this thought troubling as their parents get older. Despite their concerns, though, these individuals struggle to find a way to broach the topic with their parents. After all, it’s...
For Georgia residents who are preparing for the future, creating an estate plan is a fundamental aspect of caring for loved ones, addressing property and dealing with business interests. For those who have accrued significant assets, the estate tax is a primary...
Whether purchasing your first commercial space or entering into a commercial lease, you want to get the best deal possible. The commercial markets constantly change, so small business owners often turn to legal experts for guidance, particularly when negotiating a...
There are many different businesses in Georgia and they provide many different products and services. The people running these various businesses have more things to do than simply providing the product or service. One of the more important aspects of a business is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
