On behalf of Boling Rice LLC | Aug 2, 2019 | Firm News
Preparing for death can be a scary thought, but it’s a necessary step to save your family some stress as they grieve. One step to seriously consider is to create a will or a trust. Some people don’t have a trust or will due to not having enough...
On behalf of Boling Rice LLC | Jun 20, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
When people in Georgia ponder how to provide for their loved ones after they pass away, they may think about making a will or preparing other key estate documents. However, many people do not take into account the changing digital reality of many assets. From...
On behalf of Boling Rice LLC | Jun 3, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
Many people in Georgia love the music of Aretha Franklin, known widely as the Queen of Soul. However, like many celebrities, she did not leave behind a clear estate plan to distribute her valuable assets among her family members. Franklin’s experience may...
On behalf of Boling Rice LLC | May 22, 2019 | Business Law, Firm News
Prospective Georgia entrepreneurs who are thinking about starting a business will need to consider what type of structure it should take. Factors that will likely influence that decision include a desire to limit liability or whether there are multiple founders. Other...
On behalf of Boling Rice LLC | May 9, 2019 | Estate Administration And Probate, Firm News
Georgia fans of the late film director John Singleton may be surprised to know that there may be some estate issues complicating things for the loved ones he left behind. Singleton, who died in April 2019 at the age of 51, reportedly had a will that was already...
On behalf of Boling Rice LLC | Apr 25, 2019 | Firm News, Real Estate Law
Exurbs were hit hard during the housing crisis, including in Georgia. Sale prices in these less-densely populated communities around the country fell 31 percent from their 2007 peak as compared to urban areas, which saw a drop of 24 percent. While prices in urban...
On behalf of Boling Rice LLC | Apr 13, 2019 | Firm News
Mediation is a way of resolving legal disputes outside of the courtroom. If both parties agree to mediation, neither must appear in court. The mediator serves as a facilitator of the negotiations, offering legal information so that the parties can reach an agreement...
On behalf of Boling Rice LLC | Apr 9, 2019 | Firm News, Real Estate Law
Homeowners in Georgia may experience difficulty making payments on their mortgages. At this point, it may make sense to sell the home and get out from the expensive home loan. The good news is that an individual can generally sell the home even if he or she is behind...
On behalf of Boling Rice LLC | Mar 27, 2019 | Estate Administration And Probate, Firm News
When a person dies in Georgia or another state, the sum of their possessions both in and outside the United States is subject to estate taxes. These possessions, known as their gross estate, don’t just include physical property. Bank accounts, investments,...
On behalf of Boling Rice LLC | Mar 12, 2019 | Firm News, Real Estate Law
In recent years, sellers have generally had the upper hand in the housing market in Georgia and many other parts of the country. However, 2019 is shaping up to be a year in which buyers may be gaining back some leverage. According to Redfin, only 13 percent of homes...
