Georgia residents have access to miles of beautiful preserved natural land such as Chattahoochee Natural Forest. Homes in Stephens County and surrounding areas may have conservation easements to ensure owners will continue to protect these lands. Review these...
While researching estate planning, you learn of trusts. How do they help distribute your assets, and how should you use them? CNN Money describes different trust options. Determine which type suits your needs most favorably. Irrevocable and revocable When you place...
Along with falls, motor vehicle accidents are a major cause of traumatic brain injuries or TBI. A serious brain injury can lead to lifelong impairment on some level, but a focused rehabilitation program helps to reprogram the brain and improve cognitive processes....
Imagine that you are watching a popular crime drama. You might hear the sentence: “You are under arrest for assault and battery.” In fact, popular shows throw this phrase around so often and so casually that people are unaware that in most states these are two...
After a car accident, you may suffer a variety of severe injuries. One of the most severe injuries to face happens to be internal bleeding. Internal bleeding generally requires quick medical attention, but in some cases, you may have delayed symptoms. According to...
Driving is a privilege, and everyone with a license should understand the inherent responsibility the activity carries. Some drivers, however, still act negligently and take to the roadways without fully concentrating. Distracted driving is still a significant problem...
Those engaged in the estate planning process in Georgia quickly begin to realize that several opportunities to reduce liabilities against their estates. They can plan to settle outstanding debts before (or upon) their deaths, or to structure their estate plans so as...
If you are facing conviction for a DUI, you might feel as if your situation is hopeless. Besides the potential incarceration sentence, you could end up grappling with the ramifications long after your trial. The best defense to a DUI or any criminal charge is not to...
A Georgia estate plan that includes a will and one or more trusts can help ensure you have a say in who receives your property after your death and when. However, a comprehensive estate plan also includes advance directives that make your wishes known regarding...
Even the most cautious and experienced drivers are at risk of getting into a collision with another vehicle. Unfortunately, you always have to be ready to react to someone else’s distracted or reckless driving. When you are on the road, it is very important to keep an...
