Everyone knows that in order for a deal to be concrete, it must be written in ink, thus cementing its plausibility for any to see. Whether it be a business contract or a leasing agreement, it’s always a good idea to get written confirmation over a verbal agreement. This same principle should be applied when…
What is a Living Will? Many have heard of a living will and know that it has something to do with what your wishes are with respect to medical decisions, but few know the exact parameters of a living will. #1. In Georgia, a living will is known as an “Advance Directive for Health Care”….
Most people don’t think about getting documents such as powers of attorney, advance directives, or wills for themselves, much less recommending to their loved ones to have those same documents when they notice that someone like their a parent or grandparent starts to experience a mental decline. In order to sign any legal document, the…
Signing a lease is a big responsibility, something more than just signing your John Handcock on the dotted line. It’s a commitment, not to another being, but to your future, your state of being. For some, signing a lease can be an easy breeze into living in their dream apartment or home. But for others,…
Nobody thinks they’ll be getting a divorce in a few short years as they read off their vows to the person they’re marrying. Unfortunately, this is the case for more than half of marriages. This is why “to death do us part” might not be the best choice of words for some marriages. What we…
No one ever plans on getting divorced or separated from their significant other. This is why our wedding vows always include, “Till death do we part.” But unfortunately, this isn’t the case for more than most wedded couples. When more than half of marriages end in divorce, it begs the question about what happens to…
Many people know that they need a will before they pass away, but what about a trust? What even is a trust? Why do we hear that a trust is better than a will for estate planning? In typical attorney-fashion, whether a trust is better than a will depends on each individual’s circumstances. Anybody that…