Northern Georgia General Law Blog
Do I really need an estate plan?
If you are thinking about starting your estate planning, chances are something has triggered this decision. Perhaps you have recently gone through the tedious probate of your own parents, and you want to spare your loved ones the same fate. Maybe you have received a...
Pursuing debt collection despite bankruptcy filings
The average creditor stands to lose a significant amount of money when a debtor files for bankruptcy. This can be extremely frustrating for Georgia creditors who have made multiple attempts to collect debts that they are owed. If you recently learned that one of your...
Arbitration is not always the solution for business disputes
Resolving business disputes quickly is typically a priority for Georgia business owners. Arbitration is a process that can be both quick and cost effective, making it an attractive option for those who are eager to deal with business disputes. While it can certainly...
Who stands to profit in real estate transactions?
Most people in Georgia hope to turn a profit when selling a house. However, different types of sellers tend to secure varying profit rates. A study from the University of Georgia found that real estate investors and real estate agents tend to do fairly well when it...
Is it time to consider bankruptcy?
Once debt starts snowballing it can be almost impossible to get it to stop. To top it off, many consumers feel very alone when they realize what is going on with their finances. Struggling under the weight of too much debt is not at all uncommon, though, and many...
Debt collection efforts for small businesses
Managing business finances can be difficult enough as is without worrying about unpaid debts. Avoiding debt collection efforts might even seem favorable at first, especially if one is already dealing with ordering supplies, hiring workers and training new employees....
Eminent domain: government power and its legal checks
Issues surrounding a Georgia real estate transaction– regardless of project type or scope – tend to be complex and sometimes even a bit head-spinning. An established Atlanta real estate legal source underscores that. It duly notes that, “Even a simple real estate...
Are your habits creating shadow debt?
Having a positive outlook on life can be helpful in many situations. However, that positive attitude is not always enough to address serious issues, like having too much debt. In fact, some consumers in Georgia who do their very best to pay off their insurmountable...
How can creditors recover unpaid debts?
Securing repayment of a debt is an essential part to virtually any business. Unfortunately, creditors tend to get a bad rap for simply trying to recover the money they are owed. There is plenty of confusion surrounding creditors’ rights as well, which can make things...
4 myths to avoid when developing a business succession plan
Drafting a comprehensive succession plan is an effective tool used by most business owners to protect the stability of their organization. This can be accomplished alongside an estate plan or crafted independent of these other documents. Unfortunately, whether through...
