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Your reluctance to speak with your parents about their estate plan is understandable. The conversation will bring up the unhappy subjects of death and dying. On top of this, many parents want privacy for their financial affairs. Despite emotional barriers, Georgia...
Sometimes, the best option for a family member is a nursing home. While most Georgia nursing homes offer the best care possible, there are situations that occur that involve abuse. While visiting your family member, there are a few ways that you can see the warning...
The commercial real estate market in Georgia offers numerous opportunities for beginning investors. Here are some tips to help you get started. Interests The first thing that you need to do is to decide on the type of property that interests you and is within your...
Choosing a business structure is a critical decision for any new business in Georgia. It can have tax implications, as well as other legal and financial ramifications. Sole proprietorships A sole proprietorship is a business structure in which an individual operates...
Whether you're a seasoned investor in the Georgia area or are just starting, adding real estate to your portfolio can be a savvy choice. Land doesn't depreciate, so your investment is protected, and real estate can be an excellent source of revenue. Reasons to choose...
One of the most important steps in creating an estate plan in Georgia is to name an executor. The executor of an estate is responsible for finalizing a person's estate when they die. That includes inventorying the person's assets and debts, valuing the assets,...
Making use of beneficiary designations may help to ensure that assets are transferred in a timely manner after you pass away. However, it's important to understand that they take precedence over anything that you write in your will. It's also a good idea to review a...
Making the decision for a family member to go to a nursing home in Georgia can be difficult and can involve several issues. One of those questions could be about how they will be treated by the staff. While most facilities provide the best care possible, neglect can...
If you have been involved in a truck accident while traveling in Georgia, you may be entitled to compensation. However, this is generally only true if you can prove that another party was negligent in causing the crash to occur. There are many lines of evidence that...
The real estate closing is when the title to a Georgia home is transferred from the seller to the buyer. At this point, you are the official owner of the house that you agreed to purchase days or weeks prior to this meeting. However, there are a number of tasks that...