Divorce and other family law issues can happen at any time of year in Georgia and across the U.S. However, research indicates that certain months have a higher chance of people deciding to get a divorce and move on from a marriage. According to legal professionals,...
Month: December 2019
What to do when asked to sign a prenup or cohabitation agreement
It's not unheard of for a Georgia resident to ask a boyfriend or girlfriend to sign a cohabitation agreement before they move into their house or apartment. Some cohabitation agreements say that the partner signing the document will be left with nothing financially...
“Knives Out” film reflects real estate planning challenges
People in Georgia have been enjoying the hit film "Knives Out," featuring well-known stars and a fun mystery plot. At the same time, the film has raised questions for many about estate planning, as the plot of the film revolves around the death of an elderly man who...
Critics say the SOFA Act would harm minority communities
Violent crime rates soared in Georgia and around the country in the 1980s and 1990s because of a new and highly addictive form of cocaine known as crack, and Congress responded by passing tough sentencing laws that led to the mass incarceration of African Americans....
Planning for life after divorce
Ideally, a Georgia resident who is going through a divorce will consult with both an attorney and a financial planner. This may make it easier to determine how assets may be split, how to create a new budget and how to save for retirement. A financial adviser may also...
What does a business contract need to be enforceable?
When you are setting up your business, one of the most important aspects of protecting your business interests is to have solid contracts. These contracts can include everything from buy and sell contracts, purchase orders and work contracts to employee contracts and...
Two-thirds of Americans do not have health care directives
A study performed in 2017 revealed that about two-thirds of Americans are missing an important estate planning document. Georgia residents may be interested in learning about a health care directive and why it is so important that individuals have one.It is common for...
Is an oral contract a good idea?
In any business, a contract can help protect you or your business. Contracts set up terms and lay out expectations and provisions for everyone involved, holding each party responsible for their end. Depending on your business, you’ll need to assess what type of...
What probate is and why it occurs
In Georgia, a will usually needs to go through the probate process unless the assets that are passed by the will fall under the small estate threshold. Probate may be required even in this case if the will is challenged by a family member.If a person dies without a...
Multiple trusts aren’t always worth having
In Georgia and most other states, it is generally not possible to create more than one will at a time. When a second will is created, the first one is usually invalidated. However, it is possible to have more than one trust at a time, but individuals must decide if it...