As you make an estate plan, it is very important to address real estate. This could include commercial properties that you own as a business owner, the family home where you raised your children or a vacation property that you own elsewhere in the state. How you...
The gap between creating an estate plan in Georgia’s Lake Country and passing away can span decades, during which you will likely acquire new assets, receive inheritances or simply forget to retitle certain property into your trust. A pour-over will is a tool to...
If you have a pre-existing injury, you typically cannot seek workers’ comp benefits for that injury alone. If you break your arm at home, for example, you are responsible for the medical bills. Even though the broken arm may keep you out of work, you cannot seek...
Purchasing commercial real estate is a major investment. Whether the buyer is an investor looking for a future revenue stream or a business leader looking for company facilities, they may pay a premium price. In many cases, buyers must come to the table with a certain...
Real estate litigation can be frustrating. New homeowners who discover undisclosed defects could take action against a real estate agent or a prior owner. Boundary disputes between neighbors could also trigger real estate litigation. Occasionally, people choose to...
Buyers hoping to acquire residential real estate often view the property with their agents before making an offer. After receiving the final reports from the inspector and appraiser, the buyer can move forward with finalizing their mortgage and preparing for the...
Thinking about the future can feel uncomfortable, but it can help raise an important question. Should you consider preparing a will? For most people, the answer is not always clear. For a will, you do not need to be older or wealthy to consider it. The right moment...
Using a trust can be one way to address your estate plan and distribute your assets to the next generation. There are many benefits, depending on the type of trust you use. One example is a special needs trust. If you have an heir with special needs, it can be helpful...
When you're about to buy a home in Georgia, one of the most important papers you get is the Closing Disclosure (CD). This five-page form lists the key details of your loan, including the interest rate, loan terms and closing costs. Reading it carefully helps you avoid...
If you are part of the sandwich generation, caring for both your children and your parents at the same time, it is crucial that you know whether or not your parents have an existing estate plan. While the final decisions within their estate plan rest with them,...