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At some point in their lives, many people in Georgia long to move out of their current homes. Before doing this, most homeowners need to sell their current houses. Considering that nearly 6 million homeowners sold their properties in 2022, listing your home might mean...
Every year, thousands of estates are processed in Georgia as residents pass away. In some cases, there's no will or formalized planning for the disposition of the estate, which can lead to all kinds of messiness and complication. As a child of parents or a parent who...
A seasonal business in Georgia can potentially turn into a lucrative endeavor. However, if your business operates year-round, you’ll need a way to continue to generate revenue during the off-season. What is a seasonal business? A seasonal business caters to a specific...
Many Georgia retailers have a lot of options when choosing a location. More choices is usually a good thing, but it can make it difficult to actually focus on what matters and make clear decisions. Prospective commercial tenants should temper their excitement with a...
Estate planning can be a straightforward process for many people. However, things can become much more complicated when a family member is estranged and expects to receive something during probate. Probate proceedings in Georgia may result in contested wills by...
Ignoring blind spots is a common cause of motor vehicle accidents in Georgia and throughout the nation. The National Highway Safety Administration reported over 800,000 car accidents from blind spot neglect occur annually. Even the most experienced driver forgets to...
When you're remarrying in Georgia after a divorce or the death of your spouse, you may have children. If your new spouse also has kids, going through the estate planning process is important. Doing so ensures your possessions are distributed per your wishes when you...
In Georgia, surviving spouse's rights in wrongful death is governed by Georgia Code, Section 51-4-2. Subsection (a) states that surviving spouses may recover for the homicide of a spouse the full value of the life of the decedent, according to the evidence. Section...
Completing a sale for a piece of real estate in Georgia requires proving that the property title holder has a clear and unhindered right to transfer the title to the buyer. You accomplish this by having a title company research the public records concerning the...
Cars are a part of almost everyone's daily life, but most people don't think about the relationship between car color and their safety in Georgia. It might seem like an odd question, but there is evidence that specific colors can increase the risk of personal injury...