Gainesville Georgia Legal Blog
Ways to protect children’s inheritances
Georgia residents who are planning their estates and wish to leave sizable assets to their children should consider creating trusts with trust protectors in place. Trust protectors are appointed to direct the trustees in how the trust assets should be administered. By...
FMCSA announces plan for new large-truck crash study
Large-truck crashes are all too common in Georgia, and many end in death. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the organization that regulates the U.S. trucking industry, found that between 2009 and 2018, the number of fatal large-truck crashes rose a...
“Knives Out” gives look into estate planning
Fans of the 2019 movie "Knives Out" in Georgia may be interested to know more about estate planning as it plays a major role in the film. Estate planning involves making a will or trust and determining what amount of inheritance those left behind will receive after...
Red-light running crash deaths rise, but cameras still unpopular
Georgia motorists may be divided in their opinions on the use of red-light cameras that can result in the issuance of a traffic ticket. There is the danger, after all, that cities can use cameras more to generate revenue than to save lives. However, there are fewer...
Issues that could arise prior to closing on a home
Those who are seeking to buy a home in Georgia must generally complete many steps before the sale becomes official. For instance, it is typically necessary to have a purchase offer accepted, put down earnest money and set a closing date. However, there is still a...
What to do if you are a successor trustee
Many people in Gainesville and Northeast Georgia are looking for the right way to deal with their property after they pass away. You may want to make sure that your loved ones are provided for while avoiding probate court and the fees and delays that may be included...
How an executor makes money
In Georgia, several factors determine whether an executor gets paid and how much work they can do.  An executor may serve without any compensation if the will does not mention anything about his payment. According to the probate laws of Georgia, if the will says...
Why a closing attorney should be present at your real estate closing
Different laws govern the closing of real estate transactions in every state, including Georgia. One top issue that varies from state to state is the requirement of an attorney during the closing of the deal. Real estate closing in Georgia happens in the presence of a...
What is the role of a closing attorney in Georgia?
The final step in any real estate transaction is closing, where the buyer or their lender pays the purchase price to the seller, who then signs and delivers the deed for the property to the buyer. In Georgia, the closing agent must be an attorney who collects all...
4 potentially long-term injuries from car crashes
More than 3 million Americans are injured in motor vehicle crashes each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While traffic deaths decreased in 2018 compared to the year before, nearly 300,000 accident victims were treated in...
