Probate is the legal process of estate administration that takes place when a person, called the decedent, passes away. The administration of probate settles the debts and taxes of the decedent’s estate and distributes designated inheritance and gifts. With or without...
The foreclosure process in Georgia
When a person buys a home, the last thing he or she expects to face is a foreclosure. However, in the last year many people have faced unprecedented financial challenges which may make this a concern for some homeowners. It’s helpful to understand the foreclosure...
Contingencies can protect both home buyers and sellers
The purchase or sale of a home is a major transaction. For many people, it will be the most significant transaction they will ever make. That’s why it’s important to ensure that a well-written, enforceable contract guides any sale or purchase of a home. Contingencies...
Real estate investors eye race track
Even with all the recent economic trouble, the commercial real estate market in northern Georgia has been heating up at a furious pace. One of the biggest projects in the area involves building a new factory to make batteries for electric vehicles. A South Korean...
Powers of attorney: Legal execution and when it goes into effect
Estate planning encompasses a series of strategies for a person to protect his or her assets and to make sure their needs and desires are met in the future. This goes beyond a will or a trust and extends to making sure that their affairs are handled as they want them...