When a North Georgia area resident purchases a home, it is often the largest purchase they will ever make. Homes cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and although real estate agents may do a good job of representing their buyer in the process an attorney can offer...
With the real estate market on fire, potential home buyers are snapping up property in the metro Atlanta area left and right. If you are ready to buy a home now may be the time to do it. However, it is important not to rush into the decision to become a homeowner. The...
With colleges reopening and young adults heading off to college, now is a good time to think about estate planning for both the parents and students. Though, many times, the idea of estate planning, or even updating an estate plan, can be daunting. In reality, it is a...
After working with an attorney to create an estate plan that covers all contingencies, one question remains: Who should be the executor? This is an important decision, because the executor will administer your estate for you after you pass. In this post, we will look...
In Georgia, it can be exciting to start a business. The prospect of working for oneself gives a certain level of freedom. However, it is not without its risks. Whether the person is selling a product, providing services or is serving as a go-between for others, there...
When a business owner first opens a business, dissolving the business may be the last thing on their minds. However, many business owners end up having to make the difficult decision to shut down their business due to financial difficulties or personal matters....
Getting a business off the ground can be a challenge. Even a Georgia resident with the best idea may struggle to find financing and partners to help them grow their fledgling entity. Many businesses fail within their first few years, and those that do survive often...
There are few guarantees in life for people in Georgia. One of those few guarantees though is that everyone will pass away at some point in time. People may not know when or how they will pass away, but it is inevitable. It is also something that people do not like...
Once you create an estate plan, you may feel great peace of mind that you have accomplished this underappreciated, yet essential part of planning for the future. If you are a parent with younger children, you might not think about your estate plan again for years. Yet...
When a business offers a severance agreement to an employee who is leaving the organization, it may outline the financial terms for his or her departure and also address insurance benefits, job assistance and other items. Businesses may offer severance agreements to...
