What a Business Contract Review Costs in GA
Every Georgia business knows how important contracts are to their daily operations. They establish vendor relationships, internal division of ownership and control, as well as employment terms. Contracts are everywhere, and too many businesses rely on online forms they find or things they draft on their own. Often, these are unenforceable or missing key provisions […]
Can an Out-of-State Family Handle GA Probate?
If you lost a loved on in Georgia, their estate likely is subject to Georgia probate law. This is true even if the executor or administrator lives out of state. As families relocate and move farther apart, this is a much more common occurrence. Georgia does allow out-of-state family members to handle the probate process, […]
Naming a Guardian for Your Minor Children in a Georgia Will
For parents in Georgia, having a named guardian is key to planning for the future care of their children. If something happens to both parents, it is essential that someone is named and ready to care for them. Families that delay in this may find out too late that the court will have to determine […]
LLC or S-Corp? What Georgia Law Actually Changes (and What It Doesn’t) When You Pick an Entity
If a person passes away in Georgia but has no will, there case will go through the probate process. The court has Knowing how to pick between an LLC or an S-Corp can seem a little daunting if you don’t know what to look for. It can have big tax consequences and you need to […]
What Happens in Georgia Probate When There’s No Will: Administrator vs. Executor
If a person passes away in Georgia but has no will, there case will go through the probate process. The court has to appoint someone to manage the estate, called an administrator. Their role is similar to an executor, but is a separate designation, as executors manage a valid will. Understanding the differences is critical […]
Why a Single-Member LLC in Georgia Still Needs a Written Operating Agreement
A single-member LLC may sound like something that doesn’t require an operating agreement. Many LLCs are formed this way, and it isn’t until they hit a major problem that they realize they have always needed one. An operating agreement closes gaps and blind spots in the way your business runs, who is in charge, and […]
Can You Contest a Will in Georgia? Grounds, Deadlines, and What the Process Looks Like
Contesting a will in Georgia is very possible, but it is highly complicated. Probate courts do not take will contests lightly, and will often view them with great scrutiny. Courts usually presume that a will is valid and reflect the intentions of the person who signed it. Trying to allege that the will is invalid […]
What Is “Year’s Support” in Georgia Probate Law?
Understanding the concept of a “year’s support” in Georgia probate is incredibly important. It is often misunderstood and handled incorrectly, especially if done without the assistance of an experienced attorney. Year’s support is designed to help ensure that the surviving spouse and any children can receive financial support they need for the first twelve months […]
Do You Need a Lawyer for Small Estate Probate in Georgia?
Small estate probate is designed to be faster and simpler than traditional probate, but it is still complicated. There are many deadlines, procedures, and duties associated with small estate probate. Messing up any of those could have significant consequences for the estate or the person in charge of it. Depending on the size of the […]
Dying Without a Will in Georgia: How Intestate Succession Actually Divides an Estate
If a person dies without a will, Georgia intestacy laws take effect. This is a default system for how assets pass when there is no valid will. The rules are very strict and are formula based. This leaves no room for personal wishes or non-traditional family structures. If you want to ensure your assets pass […]