Even well-operated businesses will need to deal with business disputes at one point or another. Well-thought-out business agreements can help to quell debilitating disputes, but it can be impossible to predict everything that can happen in the future. If you are dealing with a business dispute in Atlanta, a litigation attorney can help you and […]
If you are the child of a baby boomer, the stress of providing long-term care for your parents as they age may feel overwhelming. Older adults often require caregiving essentials, including medication, housing, adult day care, and special mobility accommodations among other things. This process may be further complicated if you split the costs between […]
If you began a business with a partner in Atlanta, you likely entered that relationship fully trusting in your partner and excited to share a dream. However, over years, people and motivations can change, and disagreements are likely to arise. Many disputes can be solved with proper communication.. For disputes that cannot be resolved, an […]
If you are considering contesting a Will, it is important to understand the risks and costs associated with litigating a Will contest. Will contests can be more emotional and taxing than other kinds of litigation, and the success rate of Will contestants is relatively low. Despite the odds, however, there are plenty of examples of […]
When you are the beneficiary of an estate, a reliable executor is key to maximizing the amount available for distribution to and the efficiency of estate administration. Executors are meant to have the best interests of the beneficiaries and creditors in mind when fulfilling their fiduciary duties. However, executors sometimes abuse their position. As leading […]
Fiduciaries, such as estate administrators and trustees of trusts, play crucial roles in the management and administration of the assets entrusted to them. A fiduciary who adheres to their obligations, like the duty of care and duty of loyalty, are invaluable assets. A fiduciary who breaches those obligations can cause havoc to your estate plan. […]
Estate disputes can cause immense stress to those family members mourning a loved one. These disputes, which are sometimes triggered by late-in-life changes to estate plans, add stress to situations that are already quite distressing. Choosing to mediate these disputes can help ease stress, end conflict, and preserve relationships. “Alternative dispute resolution gives attorneys and […]
A conservatorship, in Georgia, is defined as an appointment of one person to handle the financial affairs of another, referred to as a “ward.” Adult conservatorships are established when an adult is unable to make or communicate significant responsible decisions concerning the management of his or her property. Individuals wondering how to fight conservatorship in […]
There are numerous reasons an interested party might file a caveat related to the Will of a relative or loved one. A successful Will contest generally requires substantial evidence of lack of capacity or wrongdoing. The evidence needed depends on the basis for the caveat. If you want to contest Will, an experienced attorney in […]
Unlike many other types of legal documents, Wills are directly connected to many emotionally heavy subjects, including the life and death of a loved one and their relationship with their potential heirs. It is therefore unsurprising that Will disputes are notoriously difficult on family ties. Clients often ask us “Can you contest a Will and […]
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