by Brian Douglas | Sep 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Intra-Family Loans: Lower Rates, Higher Risks Small business owners who are trying to keep their restaurants, shops, and companies afloat during the coronavirus health crisis have started turning to their families for loans. Grandparents, parents, siblings, and...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 2, 2020 | Estate Planning
The idea of dividing up your estate between your children can be daunting. Does it make sense to split everything equally? Or should you consider a different arrangement? Also, how might your choices today affect your children in the future? In Brian M. Douglas &...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 25, 2020 | Estate Planning
As a law firm, we’re used to researching and addressing laws on a daily basis. But there’s one law you might not find in our collection of legal books, and that’s the Law of Unintended Consequences. The Law of Unintended Consequences is a socio-economic term. It can...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
With new information coming out daily about the coronavirus and its effects, it’s easy to tune out the noise. But there’s one piece of virus-related information you don’t want to ignore — how the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act could...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 13, 2020 | Real Estate
Summers in Georgia can mean hot temperatures, lots of wildlife, and a series of pop-up storms. Some of those storms can get quite violent, leading to flash flooding and downed trees. With Metro Atlanta having one of the nation’s highest urban tree canopies, falling...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 7, 2020 | Real Estate
You may have heard the phrase “Good fences make good neighbors” (according to poet Robert Frost), but what happens when these otherwise good neighbors build a fence on your property? What should you do? Here in Atlanta, where houses can be within close proximity to...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 30, 2020 | Estate Planning
You may be wondering whether it’s a good idea to put your home into a trust. In today’s blog, we’re explaining the process of creating a trust and discussing some of its related benefits and challenges. Creating a Revocable Living Trust A revocable living trust is a...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 24, 2020 | Estate Planning
For the parents of college-aged children, late summer is usually a time of fun and anticipation. Families are planning their last-minute vacations and taking their teens shopping for school supplies. Students are checking their course schedules and dorm room...
