Transfer of Property Article
If my Spouse Dies, the House Automatically Transfers to me, Right? Although there are some states that may have that rule, Georgia is not one of them. In Georgia there are different ways to hold title to a property. The most popular ways are tenants in common, for only one spouse to hold title, and […]
Title Insurance Article
Importance of Title Insurance Owner’s title insurance protects your ownership rights in your property. Purchasing your home is a huge investment and you should take every precaution to protect it, that includes owner’s title insurance. Owner’s title insurance protects you from past events that are connected to your title. Typically, title issues are caught before […]
POA Article
Should You add your Children to your Bank Account? When you add someone to your bank account, that person becomes a joint owner of that account. That means that they share that asset with you. For instance, if you put your child on your bank account, any of your child’s creditors can use that bank […]
Operating Agreements
An operating agreement is a set of rules for your business. It sets out what happens to the company in certain situations. For instance, an operating agreement explains what happens upon the death of a member, or how to add a new member. Even single member LLCs need an operating agreement. Most banks will not […]
Online Legal Platforms
What We Offer That an Online Legal Platform Cannot Online legal platforms have disclaimers that they do not offer legal advice and are not a law firm. Our firm has knowledgeable attorneys that can offer you legal advice and guidance. For estate planning, our firm offers free consultations. At your consultation, you speak to […]
Non-spouse on Title Article
Should I Put my Girlfriend or Boyfriend’s Name of the Deed to my House? Technically, you can add whoever you want on the deed to your house, however, it may spell trouble when the relationship ends. When you add a non-spouse to the deed of your home, it almost always guarantees litigation if the relationship […]
Kids on Deed Article
Four Reasons Why You Should Not Add Your Children to Your House People often think that adding their children to the deed to their house will make their incapacity and death easier on their children. People assume that having their children on the deed will keep them out of court and allow them to handle […]
Is my POA Valid?
Is my Power of Attorney Valid? There is a lot of misinformation about powers of attorney. For instance, many people believe that a power of attorney must be filed with the court to be valid. For a power of attorney to be valid in Georgia, it must be signed by the principal, a witness, and […]
Estate Planning Documents Article
What is a Will and Why Should I Have One? I have many people tell me why they don’t need a will, or how they explained everything to their family so there is no need to write it down. This is the overwhelming belief with regards to wills and other estate planning documents. Unfortunately, telling […]
EP Myths Article
Top Myths of Estate Planning There is a lot of misinformation that surrounds wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives, but these are the most common. Unfortunately, this is a common misconception. A will does not avoid probate, but it makes the probate process easier. Probate is the process of authenticating a will. […]