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Distracted driving is a dangerous behavior that causes many accidents yearly. A significant percentage of drivers in the U.S. are seen using their phones, looking outside or engaging in some form of distraction at any given moment. Understanding how to identify...
Estate administration involves more than just distributing inheritances. Before making final distributions from the estate, the personal representative (executor) needs to ensure that they have fulfilled all of the obligations of the deceased party. Estate...
The validity of a will is critical to the protection of heirs and other beneficiaries and the legacy of the person who died. They can also be used to name legal guardians for children and those who will administer the estate. Adults who invest in estate planning...
Renting a space to start a new professional practice or a retail shop may be the last step in the development of a planned business. Once there is a physical location for customers or clients to visit, the company may start generating revenue. Leasing is often the...
There was a time when handwritten wills were the only option available. Then, typed and printed documents became the most common option. Now, testators even have the option of creating electronic or digital estate plans. People in Georgia creating their first wills or...
Any agricultural professional practicing animal husbandry has to think about the daily needs of their livestock. In addition to ensuring a safe and adequately warm environment, they have to provide adequate nutrition and possibly veterinary care. Additionally, the...
After a car accident in Georgia, you might be surprised at how quickly the insurance company reaches out with a settlement offer. It can sound helpful at first, even reassuring. However, there’s more to this. When an insurer moves fast, it’s usually not always about...
Real estate disclosure laws vary considerably among the states. In some states – for example, California – sellers have the legal responsibility of disclosing a multitude of defects. Georgia places more responsibility for finding defects on the buyer. It follows the...
Estate plans capture a snapshot of your life at the moment of signing. It tells others who gets your belongings and how to care for your loved ones when you are gone. However, life continues to unfold in new and unexpected ways. The decisions you documented in your...
When you visit your mother at her care facility in Thomasville, you expect to see her well rested and cared for. Discovering a painful pressure ulcer, commonly known as a bedsore, can be a shocking experience. You may feel a mix of guilt for not noticing it sooner and...