An effective estate plan helps the estate planner plan for the future and what lies ahead. One circumstance to plan for in an estate plan is incapacity in case the estate planner becomes incapacitated at some point. Different estate planning tools can help the estate...
A lot of hard work and dedication goes into starting a business. Whether it is a startup or a family business that has been in operation within the family for generations, understanding what happens to the business after you retire or pass is important for business...
In any legal situation involving civil law, you often have options for how you wish to settle things. You can go into the courtroom and have a judge hear your case, but you can also choose alternative dispute resolution options. One common choice is to undergo...
When someone dies, there is a legal process for distributing assets and paying off debts. This process is probate. For the executor and potential heirs, understanding what occurs during probate may help speed up and simplify the process. Probate process when there is...
Even with the best prevention strategies and customer service, companies can face a variety of disputes, whether it is with a customer, vendor, business partner or employee. Sometimes the parties can resolve the issue on their own, but this is not always the case. If...
The laws governing real estate transactions vary from state to state. In Georgia, an attorney must oversee all real estate closings. It’s important to understand what this means for you. An attorney hired by a party other than yourself is not going to be looking out...
When it comes to your estate plan, you should never create one and then forget about it. Estate plans can be out of date. If you undergo serious life changes, then your estate plan may lack important beneficiaries or inclusions. If you have an estate plan, it is up to...
Owning a business means making decisions every day. But when a topic like business duties or workplace contention rears up, it is not just about decisions — it is about discussions. The conflict that may arise from these issues can eat at everyone involved. Forbes...
If someone in your family has special needs, our law office realizes that various challenges that your family likely has to work through. From concerns about their well-being to financial issues and devoting a considerable amount of time to providing them with...
With all those commercials touting the benefits of a living trust versus probate, you may wonder if you should invest in the former to avoid the latter. After all, probate is “costly,” “time-consuming” and “public.” According to FindLaw, a living trust is rarely a...
