If you are considering creating a trust, you have some choices to make. Trusts come in several types and are highly customizable. When you are deciding which type is right for you and your family, you must consider your short-term and long-term goals. Living and...
Selecting a company formation structure that is the “right fit” for a business owner’s particular vision is a foundational decision for any new enterprise. Whatever structure is chosen will result in far-reaching implications for its operation, financial health and...
In Georgia, not just anyone can contest a will. You must have legal standing to so, meaning the outcome of the probate process directly affects you. The parties who typically have legal standing are beneficiaries of the will, beneficiaries in previous wills and...
Creating an estate plan is crucial to securing your financial future and ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. However, there are common mistakes that individuals often make during this process. This guide will discuss some of the most...
An estate executor or estate administrator takes on a very important role after someone passes away. That person has created a will and an estate plan providing instructions. The executor is in charge of carrying out these instructions and ensuring that they are...
Have you considered including an incapacity plan within your broader estate plan yet? Unfortunately, many people don’t fully comprehend the significance of integrating an incapacity plan into their estate planning strategy. And even when they do, they may not rush to...
Many of us are fond of the old saying that a person's home is their castle, meaning that no one else has any right to use another person's real estate. However, that isn't necessarily always true. In some cases, another party may have the right to use part of a...
Generally speaking, an offer to purchase a piece of real estate is going to have a contingency clause. This can be true for both commercial and residential purchases. These clauses are used to protect the potential buyer. For example, perhaps you already got pre...
Once you have made an estate plan, you might believe you can just pat yourself on the back, safe in the knowledge that you have taken care of everything. However, like any plan, if you are the only one who knows about it, everyone else will be surprised to learn what...
Mediation is a dispute resolution method that allows businesses to settle issues among themselves, while saving business relations, time and money. However, despite it providing parties control over the settlement terms, mediation requires a neutral third party to...
