Northern Georgia General Law Blog
Do I need an estate plan if I’m single without kids?
As you near the age of retirement, you may have friends and family members who are making their own future plans. Perhaps they are downsizing their homes, moving closer to their grandchildren or writing their wills. You likely have your own expectations about...
Main contributing factors in bankruptcy
One of the hardest lessons in life to learn is that despite doing everything correctly, things may still not go to plan. Many hurdles in life are simply unavoidable. Unfortunately, consumers in Georgia often feel great amounts of shame attached to debt even when it is...
Dealing with encroachment
Property is one of the largest investments that many people in Georgia will ever make. Understandably, it can be quite upsetting to realize that another individual has erected a structure on one’s land. Owners should be sure to handle this issue as swiftly as possible...
Steps to take before starting a business
Going down the entrepreneurial path can be an exciting venture. There are several steps that one must take before actually starting a business, though. While some feel that taking these extra steps puts a damper on the excitement involved with creating a business,...
How to protect your business’ intellectual property
Protecting one’s business often starts with a thoughtful approach to choosing a business structure. While forming an LLC or incorporating will provide a wide range of valuable protections, these and other legal business formations do not afford any protection to...
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...
