Probate is a process that validates a will and appoints an estate executor or administrator who settles estate debts and distributes assets to heirs and beneficiaries. Understanding the Georgia probate process makes it easier to create an effective estate plan....
When the at-fault driver in an accident doesn't have insurance, it can create a difficult situation for the other driver or drivers involved. Without insurance, the at-fault driver may not have the financial means to cover the costs of the accident, including medical...
Families in Georgia rely on nursing homes and care facilities to help them care for the frailest members of their families. These nursing centers were designed to provide care around the clock for those incapable of doing it themselves. Many families need to use this...
Nursing homes in Georgia and around the country have long been a source of concern for both policymakers and the general public. These facilities, intended to provide a safe and supportive environment for older adults who need assistance with daily living, have faced...
Many Georgia residents have no choice but to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home. Although they expect their parent, grandparent or other relative to receive comfort and care, sometimes, the opposite happens. Nursing home neglect is sadly common. Keep reading...
Motor vehicle accidents and the inevitable car accident injuries and vehicular or property damage are way too common in Georgia and are often caused by reckless behaviors or negligence. Understanding reckless driving in Georgia Georgia law defines reckless driving as...
The insurance coverage for property damage includes the damaged vehicles, homes, buildings or personal belongings. Filing a claim involves understanding the process and compiling the details of your motor vehicle accident (MVA). There are several steps needed to...
Inheritance and estate taxes are things that few Georgia residents have to worry about. Georgia does not impose an estate tax, and most Georgia residents have estates worth less than the federal estate tax exemption, which is more than $12 million. This is fortunate...
In an ideal world, parents discuss inheritance issues with their adult children and address any concerns they may have. There may be misunderstandings about who gets what that the parents should resolve while there is still time. But life doesn't always run that...
When someone dies, the probate process begins. If the deceased person left a will, then the estate gets distributed according to the will's instructions. But, if the person died without a will, they died "intestate," and state intestacy laws determine how the estate...
