Whether you are young, old or in between, you must have heard about estate planning, although you may not be sure of how it applies to you, and whether you need to get involved with it right now. Well, the reality is that you never really know what life will hand you...
Completing an estate plan represents peace of mind that your loved ones will be provided for long after you are gone. However, the process is not “one-and-done.” As time goes by, certain significant life changes will necessitate revisiting the document. An initial...
Short sales can be a good choice for sellers, buyers and banks in Atlanta compared with foreclosure. How can this be? Read on to learn more about short sales, and how all parties can benefit when a home is sold for less than what is owed on a mortgage. What is a short...
Mediation can be a great way to resolve a business or real estate dispute. The litigation process is often expensive, time consuming and can leave you stressed and unhappy. When you choose mediation to resolve your dispute, you potentially save time and money. You...
When you finish your estate plan, you met a life milestone, and your family will thank you after you pass. You are in the one-third of adults who have any form of an estate plan, according to a 2021 survey by Caring.com. However, what happens if you do not pass...
Having kids is complicated, expensive, frustrating and fulfilling. No parent would trade a single second with their children. But, the other side of that joy is responsibility: The responsibility to make sure your children are safe, even after you are gone. Therefore,...
You have a legal dispute with someone, but is your only option to go through the entire trial process where you will face the other party in court before a judge? The trial process can be lengthy, costly and stressful. Two other options for dispute resolution that may...
Many people make the mistake of thinking that estate planning is nothing more than throwing together a will to specify how their assets will be distributed upon their passing. Others even go so far as to think that they don’t need an estate plan because they simply...
Forsyth County and the surrounding areas of Northern Georgia are home for many successful small to mid-sized businesses. The area is also a fertile ground for developing new businesses that, when all goes well, will eventually serve to profit the owners and their...
One of the most traumatic moments for a small business is the unexpected departure of an owner. A departure can take many forms, from an intractable shareholder dispute to the death of an owner. Without competent advance planning, these events can ruin an otherwise...
