Many Georgia families have a member who suffers from one or more disabilities. These individuals frequently can rely on various government programs for essential needs, such as shelter, food and medical care. Many of these plans, however, have financial limits on...
Year: 2021
Covenants and restrictions: What to know before buying land
If you are in the process of finding the perfect lot of land to build your dream home, you might have looked at a few subdivided lots. This is when a developer purchases a huge tract of land and divides it up into individual parcels that people can purchase to...
What should be included in an operating agreement?
When setting up a business, it is important for business owners to set up an operating agreement and to know how to do that. An operating agreement is a document that outlines how financial and functional decisions for the business will be made including the rules,...
What happens if I die without a will?
If a Georgia resident dies without having a will or other estate plan, then her property will pass to her closest relatives according to Georgia law. Like other states, Georgia’s laws favor a person’s spouse and children as heirs of property. If a person dies married...
How does mediation work?
Mediation can be a useful in a variety of different circumstances. Parties to a legal dispute should be familiar with the multitude of potential benefits associated with the mediation process to help parties resolve a legal dispute. Benefits of the mediation process...
Is there a way to prevent will contests before they start?
Is there a way to prevent will contests before they start? If you are in the process of estate planning in Cummings, you may decide not to split your estate evenly between your heirs. This can naturally cause friction that, left unaddressed, could lead to a will...
One home, multiple kids: what’s a fair estate planning solution?
If you’re like most people, the house you live in is far and away the most valuable asset you own. If you think about the value of all of your other assets compared to the value of your home, it can seem impossible to make an even division of your property in a way...
Invoking force majeure during a difficult economy
In 2020, the United States saw an economic dip, downturns in GDP and job losses not seen in generations. Businesses in Georgia and across the country continue to suffer, whether it is brick-and-mortar retail stores and restaurants or the service, sports, entertainment...
Why might an LLC be right for your business?
An LLC – the common moniker for a Limited Liability Company - is a very popular business structure, especially for newly formed startups. LLCs are companies that have the characteristics and benefits of corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. As its name...
Understanding probate in Georgia
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...