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And How to Decide Whether You Need a Lawyer Starting a small business is an exciting moment. Whether it’s for holding investment properties, a new business operation that will serve your livelihood, a family venture, or a side hustle, most Georgia entrepreneurs in the...
When someone passes away without a will, their estate does not have to simply remain in limbo. Georgia law provides an established, step-by-step process for settling the person’s affairs. This process is called estate administration, and it is handled through the...
Most real estate transfers of residential property to an entity, unless it involves financing by a financial institution, require filing a report with FinCEN. We help determine when that report is required and can handle it for you if we are hired to handle your real estate transfer.
When a loved one passes away, one of the first legal steps their family may need to consider is probating the will, if there is one. Probate is a structured court process designed to ensure that a person’s final wishes expressed through their will are legally...
Why Families Who Plan Tend to Prosper for Generations When most people think of estate planning, they picture documents—wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deeds. Those documents matter. They’re the legal backbone of any good plan. But the true value of estate planning...
Buying property should be exciting. But the legal side of owning land can get complicated fast. One of the most confusing parts is title insurance, and if you’ve ever wondered, “What exactly am I paying for?” you’re in good company. Many people assume that if their...
A revocable living trust is one of the most versatile and widely used estate-planning tools for Georgia families. While many people associate trusts with what happens after death, the truth is that much of the critical work takes place while the grantor is still...
And How Bryant & O’Connor Law Firm Helps You Cross the Finish Line With Confidence Buying your first home is a lot like planting a garden. There’s excitement, anticipation, maybe a little nervousness—and a whole lot of hope for the future. The process takes...
If you’re buying or selling a home in Georgia, you’re required to close with a licensed Georgia attorney. But many people are surprised to learn whose interests the closing attorney represents in a financed transaction and how that affects buyers, sellers, and...
A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) is one of the more advanced tools used in long-term care planning in Georgia. Its purpose is to help families preserve the home and other key assets while preparing for the possibility that the grantor may someday need...