You may have several objectives when working on your Georgia estate plan, and one of those objectives may include minimizing the chances of infighting among your beneficiaries after your death. Unless you are careful when creating your estate plan, you run the risk of...
Part of developing and maintaining a reliable estate plan in Georgia is wisely choosing who to rely on for help. For example, an executor will oversee the distribution of your assets after your death and should be someone you trust. When you understand the...
When you buy a home, you should expect fair treatment and consideration. However, discrimination still occurs. That is why there are fair housing laws in place. Credit.org explains that fair housing laws help to protect your civil rights. The federal Fair Housing Act...
Georgia law enforcement officers have several methods they use to determine whether you are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. One of the most common are roadside breath tests. These small machines use an exhaled breath sample to measure your blood...
For many people in Georgia, the issue of assigning liability for a car accident may seem fairly cut-and-dry. This comes from the assumption that typically one (and only one) party owns the blame for a collision. Yet while that may be true in some cases, in many others...
Georgia's stay-at-home orders during 2020 contributed to fewer vehicles on the roads. The number of car accidents, however, increased due to motorists speeding along roads clear of normal day-to-day traffic. Based on statistics from the Department of Transportation,...
When you drive on I-85, you undoubtedly encounter dozens or even hundreds of semitrucks. When climbing hills, these vehicles may move considerably slower than your everyday car, truck or SUV. Because tractor-trailers can be as long as 80 feet, passing one may take a...
If you have ever experienced anger or frustration while navigating the Georgia roadways, you are not alone. In fact, more than 80% of U.S. drivers confess that they have driven while angry at least once within the past year, according to AAA. In some cases, these...
When you made a will you made decisions about where your money and property should go after you die. You are not done yet. A will is not the only document you should have in place when it comes to your estate plan. In the will, you named an executor to take on the...
No matter what type of injury you sustain, there are costs associated with it. While seeking redress for these costs, such as medical bills and lost income, you may notice the term catastrophic injury and wonder if it applies to your situation. Courts generally treat...
