When you create a trust, your purpose is to protect your assets and make sure they are distributed in accordance with your wishes. If you decide to set up a trust, you as the grantor will allow another person, the trustee, to hold your assets on behalf of your...
Recently, a group of law enforcement agencies announced they had arrested two people and seized a large amount of illegal drugs in what they said was one of the largest drug busts of its kind ever in Georgia's White County. According to the law enforcement agencies,...
A will is the foundational element of your estate plan. If you have children, you likely want to create your will to protect your assets and the future of your children. According to Forbes, a will is a legal document that allows you to dictate how the court will...
Determining how your assets will distribute after your death is an essential part of estate planning. However, planning for potential end-of-life situations can be just as important, for both yourself and your loved ones. If you have not already done so, you may want...
When you select an executor for your estate plan, you may not initially be aware of exactly how much power they will hold or how much they will have responsibility over. In order to choose the right person for this crucial role, you should understand exactly what an...
Georgia residents know the dangers of driving during deer season. According to moneygeek.com, collisions with deer increase steadily through October and peak in November. You cannot control the migration habits of deer. However, you can decrease your risk of hitting a...
The term “road rage” is common parlance, but having a clear definition of what it is can help you navigate Georgia’s roads safer. Road rage itself is also common: nearly 80% of drivers reported experiencing road rage at some point during the last year. Recognizing...
Our assets include much more than our physical possessions. Many of us have social media accounts, email accounts, online financial accounts and other digital assets. You may have given much thought on who will inherit your physical possessions upon your death, but...
If you committed a crime in Georgia, your path to recompence may not have to entail hefty fines and jail time. Moreover, you may be able to avoid receiving a conviction on your record thanks to the state’s pre-trial diversion program. Georgia’s pre-trial diversion...
Being arrested for driving under the influence in Georgia can cause myriad problems in a person’s life. Not only are they facing the possibility that they will be incarcerated, fined and lose their driving privileges, but it is impactful in more subtle ways. It stokes...