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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...
Clearing trees on your own farm might seem like your call to make, but depending on where you’re located in Georgia, permits may still be required. Local zoning laws and environmental rules can apply even to longtime agricultural properties. Here’s what you need to...
Starting a business with a limited liability company (LLC) structure can be a good option to protect your personal assets. However, the veil of protection does not occur automatically. You must clearly establish a dedicated business bank account to maintain your...
Understanding zoning is crucial if you have commercial intentions for a piece of real estate. This is just as true if you wish to buy a piece of land and develop it as it is if you are looking to lease business premises. The zone the land sits in will determine what...
A nursing home is a business, and that means it can run into staffing issues just like any other business. In fact, this is one industry where understaffing is common. For instance, some reports claim that there are staffing shortages in roughly 94% of nursing homes,...
Many people do not have an estate plan in place, even if they understand they will eventually need one. In fact, statistics show that the majority of Americans are still without an estate plan, and one of the top reasons is simply that they have not gotten around to...
We are deep into autumn, the time of year when the South gets its first respite from the steaming heat of a long summer. But while you are enjoying cool(er) breezes and lower temps, it’s always wise to remain vigilant about the potential hazards that accompany autumn....
Investing in commercial real estate can be a rewarding idea, but it also carries a unique set of risks, both financial and legal. Unlike residential transactions, a commercial purchase requires deeper due diligence, financial analysis and a clear understanding of...
Having to put a loved one in a memory care facility is a major decision. Family members must count on the staff members to take care of their loved one in every way possible. In some cases, elopement or wandering away unsafely is a serious concern. Elopement in a...