When you had your first child, you did two things: You wrote a will and you bought a life insurance policy. You put most of your assets into the will, perhaps instructing them to be transferred to a trust and held for your child if you passed away before they turned...
As a business owner, your priority is to deliver quality goods and services to your clients. In return for this, you receive fair payment. This is how it should work in theory at least. Unfortunately, the reality can be different. Some customers may refuse to pay,...
Typically, home sellers are obligated by law to make certain disclosures to prospective buyers about the condition of their properties. Exactly what must be disclosed, however, varies quite a bit from state to state. Georgia’s laws are a lot looser than many other...
If you’ve paid any attention at all to the issue, you probably knew it was coming – but it’s now official: Non-compete agreements are effectively dead. Even though business groups hope to overturn the new rule by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, business owners need...
You may have an estate plan that clearly outlines your final wishes, but choosing the right executor is just as crucial. Get it wrong, and your carefully made plan could be thrown in disarray. First, it helps to understand just what an executor does to see the...
A sole proprietorship is the simplest form of business, and gives the owner the greatest flexibility. However, this form of business gives the owner no protection from the debts of the company. The owner is personally liable for the company's taxes and other debts....
Most real estate transactions pass off relatively smoothly. The property details are correct, and the seller has the right to sell it. Yet, sometimes, through confusion or dishonesty, details about the property are not as clear as the buyer needs them to be in order...
There are many different ways to make an estate plan. One to consider is a payable-on-death account (POD), also known as a Totten trust. These accounts can help you pass money smoothly and promptly to the people you want when you die. This can present some...
One crucial aspect of a home-buying contract, which can help to protect your interests if you’re a potential home buyer, is contingency clauses. A contingency clause is a provision in a contract that allows a party to back out of the agreement under certain...
Entrepreneurial spirit burns bright in Georgia, but forming a new startup demands vigilance against legal landmines. While the thrill of innovation beckons, overlooking these potential pitfalls can turn your dream into a costly nightmare. Here are three risks to...
