Georgia doesn't require home sellers to provide a formal disclosure form, but it still requires that sellers disclose certain information. Although you don't have to fill out a formal disclosure, lawyers recommend it because written disclosures offer more protection....
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Fiduciary duties in a business partnership
Partnerships are some of the most common business structures in Georgia. They're appealing in part because they're less complex than a corporation. However, one downside to this arrangement is evident when considering what happens when a partner abandons the business....
What is an easement in gross and how does it affect homeowners?
When people in Georgia buy and sell real estate, they should be aware of covenants and easements that come along with the property. Easements are legal conditions as part of a real estate contract that give specified rights to people or entities aside from the...
How to get a special use permit
Real estate has been booming for quite some time, and that is true for both the residential and commercial sides of the industry. In Georgia, as in other parts of the country, some properties have had to make changes over the past year or so. For example, many...
Can I trust insurance companies after an accident?
Car accidents are a frightening experience. The collision of two vehicles violently shaking the passengers, the following disorientation causing widespread confusion, and the resulting injuries with a lifetime of consequences can all seem like a nightmare. When...
Do you need both a trust and a will?
Many people throughout Georgia are concerned about what will happen to those they leave behind. There is a thoughtful and careful way to handle these issues in advance. The method is estate planning, and one of the most important aspects of planning your estate is...
How bicyclists can stay safe
As more Georgia residents take to bicycling for exercise and transportation, their risk of injury in a bike accident increases. While they should take as many safety precautions as possible, they may not fully be able to protect themselves from the carelessness of...
How do real estate partition actions work?
There are times when owners of Georgia property simply cannot agree on what needs to be done. One may want to hold, while the other may want to sell. The problem is when they own the property jointly. They may need to file a partition action to decide how to deal with...
Oral contracts can be valid but tricky
When people in Georgia imagine contracts, they often think of formal documents. However, that's not the only type of contract. Some of them, known as oral contracts, are spoken agreements. While oral contracts can be legally valid, it might be tough to prove that you...
Four common types of contract breaches
If you own a business in Georgia, you likely deal with contracts regularly. When all parties involved in a contract follow their duties, everything usually goes smoothly. Unfortunately, there are times when a breach of contract occurs. Here's a closer look at four...