If you are a first-time homebuyer, you are likely to experience some trepidation about purchasing your starter home. After all, you may not know much about building codes, structural integrity or usage restrictions. While there are ways to become an informed buyer,...
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Is your child’s daycare center a safe space?
As parents return to work post-pandemic, there is a growing need for reputable, safe and secure childcare options. As a loving and protective parent, you expect your childcare provider to adequately shelter and supervise your little ones while you must be apart from...
What should homebuyers know about party wall agreements?
Like many other states, Georgia has an extremely hot housing market. In fact, according to reporting from WXIA and the Atlanta Business Chronicle, home prices reached record highs in 2021. Real estate professionals expect the trend to continue, with prices jumping by...
When may I sue for injuries caused by an unsafe premise?
As an invitee visiting businesses located in Georgia, you expect owners to exercise reasonable care to provide safe premises. Grocery store owners, for example, owe a duty of care to keep their premises free from dangerous toxins and hazardous conditions. As noted by...
How does probate of a will work in Georgia?
Probate is the process of finalizing and closing an estate. When you have an estate plan, the court will usually follow your guidelines for what you planned. According to Athen-Clarke County Unified Government, the probate process of a will begins when you die. First...
Why should you try to avoid litigation?
As a business owner, the last thing you want to do is burn your bridges. No successful business gets built on its own by the business owner alone. Every thriving and flourishing business has a network of employees, managers, customers and business contacts behind it....
Which red flags should you look for after a home inspection?
When purchasing a new property, there is always some amount of risk. In a competitive market, you may not have a lot of time to make a decision and if you do not see the property first, you could open yourself up to problems later. If you want to mitigate the risk,...
A front-seat collapse may be deadly to young passengers
When you transport your children, you always strap them into car seats that are appropriate for their heights and weights. You also probably place your children's car seats in the back of your vehicle, as safety professionals have recommended for decades. While the...
How do you know if your child’s car seat is under recall?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regularly issues safety-based recalls for defective vehicles, car-related equipment and child car seats. In fact, according to the NHTSA, it announced roughly 55 million recalls in 2020 alone. As a concerned and...
How can I avoid common estate planning mistakes?
Regardless of your age or financial status, you must have an estate plan in place. Things like wills, trusts, and other tools ensure your heirs receive your assets according to your wishes. As explained by Kiplinger, it is also vital that you avoid common estate...