The decisions made at the beginning of a new business can have a profound impact on the future of a company. Decisions ranging from who to hire to how to fund the company have lasting implications on company operations. One of the most important decisions that a new...
Disagreements among real estate investors can escalate quickly. Whether it’s about profit sharing, property management or investment decisions, unresolved conflicts can stall projects and harm relationships. Understanding alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can help...
Your photos, emails, online accounts and digital money hold personal and financial value. But unlike traditional assets, these things do not automatically go to your heirs. Problems can arise when you do not include them in your estate plan because your loved ones...
An easement on a piece of commercial or residential property allows someone other than the property owner to use that land in a limited way. These arrangements are often set up very specifically, and only certain types of use are permitted. For example, one property...
When you buy or sell real estate in Georgia, a clear title confirms your right to own or transfer the property. Title problems can appear at any stage of the process, often without warning. Even minor errors or claims can delay a closing, affect financing or cause...
Someone sitting at the decision-making table of an organization should do more good than harm. When they do the opposite, perhaps through missing funds, poor judgment, or decisions, they risk damaging the reputation of your organization. Protecting the organization...
When businesses must resolve disputes, it is often an overreach to immediately turn to the Georgia courts. While the civil courts remain available to address legal conflicts between business entities or others, they don’t need to be the first option to turn to. Many...
A will is a legal document that allows you to direct the distribution of your assets after you pass away. You can name family and loved ones as beneficiaries who can inherit your real estate, valuables and sentimental assets. There are a few simple mistakes, however,...
Sometimes, even the most carefully designed wills or trusts can become sources of conflict if they appear to favor certain beneficiaries over others. Favoritism, whether intentional or accidental, can undermine the very purpose of estate planning. When family members...
People who start businesses and professional practices generally enter the market with a specific plan. They intend to offer certain services or products to the public. The way that they structure and develop their company is a direct reflection of what they intend to...
