You should be careful when buying or selling a home – follow the right processes and conduct due diligence on different aspects. However, this doesn't have to take a long time. You can close on a home without delays. Here is how you can speed up a residential real...
When you’re in business for yourself, risk management is an essential (and ongoing) process. You want to do everything you can to reduce your liabilities. Where do you start? Here are a few tips that may help: Use the right business structure Small business owners...
Inheritance disputes among family members can get ugly and create permanent rifts in what were once close-knit relationships. A torn family is not something you’d want in the wake of your death. Fortunately, there are things you can do to minimize or reduce the...
Placing assets into a trust is one of the more effective ways to pass them down to heirs and beneficiaries after you pass away. These are much different from wills because they typically don’t go through the probate process like wills do. There are a few basic things...
You have always loved the area around Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair, and it has long been your goal to buy a house there. You have now reached the point in your life where this has become an affordable and attractive option. Since this has been such a big goal of...
The security deposit that you paid when you first moved into a property is one of the biggest expenses related to moving as a renter. Georgia state law does not impose a limit on how much of a security deposit a landlord can charge, which means that frequently people...
Boundary line disputes between neighbors are commonplace. While some are resolved without much hassle, others escalate from minor disagreements to full-blown conflicts. It is best to resolve any existing boundary dispute with your neighbor as soon as possible....
While financial arrangements are a major part of putting together an estate plan, it is also important to consider your wishes regarding future health care decisions. If you become physically or mentally incapacitated, you may not be able to communicate these wishes...
Generally, contesting and nullifying a will is usually quite difficult. However, it is possible. A will can be successfully challenged on a number of grounds. One of these is undue influence. Basically, a testator can be unduly influenced into altering their will when...
Are you ready to sell your home in Georgia? Are you planning on buying soon? If so, one of the elements you need to know about is disclosures. Real estate disclosures aim to ensure that potential buyers fully understand the property's condition before entering an...
