by Brian Douglas | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
In the past two years, we’ve become accustomed to working remotely and collaborating through video-conferencing and other communication tools. We’ve transformed the way we work and socialize. In this current environment, the Metaverse is starting to make waves for...
by Brian Douglas | Apr 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
With the school year quickly winding down and the weather heating up, it’s time for parents to start looking into some fun summer activities for their children. Camp season may still look a little different because of the extra health precautions in place, but...
by Brian Douglas | Apr 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
The U.S. is quickly approaching an ominous milestone: close to one million deaths from the coronavirus. Since spring 2020, families have been struggling to cope with loss, and parents have been figuring out how to talk to their children about death. It’s not an easy...
by Brian Douglas | Apr 13, 2022 | Estate Planning menu, Real Estate
A Power of Attorney (POA) can be a very useful tool in real estate transactions. The POA can help expedite the process and execute documents when another party is unable to attend the closing. However, there are a few things to be aware of before relying on a POA for...
by Brian Douglas | Apr 13, 2022 | Estate Planning menu, Probate
IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig recently made a plea for help. He said that his agency has taken measures to battle the overwhelming effects of the pandemic – new responsibilities and a rush of tax returns. But with a shrinking budget and staffing levels the same as...
by Brian Douglas | Mar 31, 2022 | Estate Planning
The best estate plans help ensure that your loved ones will be protected and provided for and that disbursing your estate will be simple, quick, and free from surprises. When you’re working on your plan, be sure to consider your digital footprint. While it’s easy to...
by Brian Douglas | Mar 30, 2022 | Real Estate
If you’ve bought a home in Metro Atlanta in the last decade or so, chances are, your house is part of a homeowner’s association (HOA). More than 40 million people across the US live in communities managed by an HOA. Homeowner’s associations are the governing bodies of...
by Brian Douglas | Mar 14, 2022 | Real Estate
If you own a short-term rental property in the City of Atlanta, you should be aware of the city’s new licensing requirements. The new regulations took effect on March 1, 2022. Inspectors will start enforcing the ordinance on April 1, 2022. “Short-term rentals,” also...