If you are buying or selling a house in Georgia, the state of the market and timing are important to determine how much money you will see out of your house. According to a report created by MetroDepth, home sales in the Atlanta area declined during the year after...
As you start your estate-planning journey, it is time to think about the reputation that you want to leave behind. What is your legacy? You would not be alone if your Georgia estate plan involves giving back to charities or causes that you care for. When it comes to...
When writing your last will and testament, the choice of executor is among the most crucial moves you can make. Many Georgia residents understand that their executor should be a trustworthy and competent individual who can handle the task of managing an estate....
Business owners have to work through lawsuits for a lot of different reasons, whether their company is taken to court over allegations of breaching a contract, infringing upon another firm’s copyright or employment law issues (wage violations, etc.). A business owner...
Preparing for death can be a scary thought, but it’s a necessary step to save your family some stress as they grieve. One step to seriously consider is to create a will or a trust. Some people don’t have a trust or will due to not having enough assets to leave anyone,...
When people in Georgia ponder how to provide for their loved ones after they pass away, they may think about making a will or preparing other key estate documents. However, many people do not take into account the changing digital reality of many assets. From...
Many people in Georgia love the music of Aretha Franklin, known widely as the Queen of Soul. However, like many celebrities, she did not leave behind a clear estate plan to distribute her valuable assets among her family members. Franklin's experience may highlight...
Prospective Georgia entrepreneurs who are thinking about starting a business will need to consider what type of structure it should take. Factors that will likely influence that decision include a desire to limit liability or whether there are multiple founders. Other...
Georgia fans of the late film director John Singleton may be surprised to know that there may be some estate issues complicating things for the loved ones he left behind. Singleton, who died in April 2019 at the age of 51, reportedly had a will that was already...
Exurbs were hit hard during the housing crisis, including in Georgia. Sale prices in these less-densely populated communities around the country fell 31 percent from their 2007 peak as compared to urban areas, which saw a drop of 24 percent. While prices in urban...
