Buying a piece of land in Georgia (or any other state) involves requires a solution to a unique problem: ownership of land is not the same as another asset. The owner cannot take physical possession of the land, and the buyer cannot be certain that the owner has the...
When buying or selling a home in Georgia, you will likely go through a real estate closing. This process can seem daunting, but you will understand more about what to expect by reading this step-by-step guide. The initial offer Once you have found the home of your...
One of the most common reasons give lawyers to convince their clients to draft a will is to eliminate disputes between family members after the client dies. Unfortunately, a will is not a guaranteed dispute preventative. Georgia probate laws permit certain interested...
Many business owners choose to create a limited liability company (LLC) because of the advantages it offers. With an LLC, the members are protected from personal responsibility for the business’s debts and other liabilities. A business operating agreement is a useful...
When an entrepreneur starts a business, they may not know which type of business structure to choose. There are four main structures, called a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a limited liability company and a corporation. Sole proprietorship and partnership A sole...
Real estate disclosures are designed to give prospective buyers sufficient information to understand the condition of the properties they are interested in acquiring. In Georgia and other jurisdictions, material defects in a property may need to be disclosed if a...
Estate planning can be complicated, but valuable. The piece of mind of knowing our loved ones are cared for and our wishes followed at the end of life is priceless, especially when that time comes. However, there are a couple of things that estate planners should be...
When Georgia residents think of attorneys, they often think of going to court and arguing the two sides to a lawsuit. While many legal matters resolve this way, litigation is not the only path available to individuals with conflicts under the law. Mediation is an...
Many people in the Cumming area have spent the time to create their estate plan. A will is often part of an estate plan because it allows a person to dictate where they want their assets to go when they die. Most of the time the probate process of settling an estate...
Estate planning involves making important life decisions, but what if you're an entrepreneur? How might your business or businesses affect your estate planning strategy? If you are an entrepreneur, here is what you need to know. Understand the importance of estate...
