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...
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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 Estate plans can be out of date.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...
Why you may want to consider business mediation
Owning a business means making decisions every day. But when a topic like business duties or workplace contention rears up, it is not just about decisions — it is about discussions. The conflict that may arise from these issues can eat at everyone involved. Forbes...
Estate planning and a loved one’s special needs
If someone in your family has special needs, our law office realizes that various challenges that your family likely has to work through. From concerns about their well-being to financial issues and devoting a considerable amount of time to providing them with...
Should you try to avoid probate with a living trust?
With all those commercials touting the benefits of a living trust versus probate, you may wonder if you should invest in the former to avoid the latter. After all, probate is “costly,” “time-consuming” and “public.” According to FindLaw, a living trust is rarely a...
Three things to consider when purchasing a home
The process of buying a home can be complex. Many people think the purchase process is as simple as attending a showing, making an offer and sealing the deal at closing. But as you prepare for the transaction, you will have to consider other details. The following...
Addressing family heirlooms in your estate plan
The possessions we live with make up part of our lives. These items hold sentimental value and represent who we are. Often, families have pieces that are passed down through the generations. As you create your estate plan, you will need to consider what is going to...