People who are putting together an estate plan need to address a lifetime of resources and relationships in their documents. They will generally focus on their closest loved ones and personal values when determining how to allocate certain resources. The more valuable...
Buying a home is a milestone that can be complex and, at times, stressful. The real estate closing is the final step in this purchase. Fortunately, some proactive planning can help you navigate your real estate closing with confidence. Stay organized Begin by creating...
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, over 20% of Georgia residents live in a property controlled by a Homeowners' Association. Living in a community managed by an HOA can offer many benefits, from maintained amenities to a sense of...
When it comes to buying or selling a home in Georgia, timing can make or break the deal. Real estate transactions involve multiple steps such as closing, and the timing of these steps can significantly impact the outcome. One thing to remember is that the real estate...
Georgia is currently one of the hottest real estate markets in the country, with its beautiful lake country experiencing particularly high demand. Currently, Georgia is the seventh most moved-to state in the country. As a result, those who own real estate in the state...
If you die without a will, various procedures can happen, depending on the situation. Aside from details of your surviving family and heirs, the appropriate steps can change based on the estate's size and existing financial obligations before death. In Georgia, the...
Estate planning can be beneficial as soon as someone turns 18. Although new adults often don't need testamentary documents talking about their assets when they die because they have yet to accumulate much personal wealth, they may need someone to speak on their behalf...
Breaking up can be hard to do – especially when you’re talking about property that you own with someone else. It can be very uncomfortable to find that you hold the title to a piece of property with someone you don’t particularly like or want to associate with...
You have always prided yourself on being a good friend, someone who was always there for their friends when they needed them most. So, when your dear friend asked you to be the executor of their estate, you stepped right up. You thought that time would be decades in...
As a property owner, you have certain rights. However, there are also legal concepts you must understand. One concept is property easement. A property easement refers to the right to use or access a portion of another person’s property for a set purpose. It gives...
