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Guardianship for Disabled Children
Do you have a disabled child who is approaching the age of 18? Once your child turns 18, you likely will experience significant legal obstacles if you desire to continue making decisions on behalf of your child and/or desire to have access to that child’s medical...
5 Times When a Landlord May Compensate Their Tenant
Generally, a tenant is the one paying money to their landlord. Every month, the tenant is expected to hand over their monthly rent check. But there are some situations in which the landlord is responsible for compensating or repaying their tenant. Reimbursement for...
Can Divorce Impact Your Revocable Living Trust?
Ending a marriage can be stressful and overwhelming. To legally dissolve a relationship, you need to file forms, review your finances, and negotiate your routines and responsibilities. Divorce can impact many aspects of your life, including your estate plan. It can...
What Rights Do Borrowers Have in a Commercial Foreclosure?
If a borrower in a commercial property falls behind on their mortgage payments, the lender can foreclose on that property. On the plus side, lenders try to avoid foreclosures, which can be complex and expensive. But, on the negative side, lenders will foreclose when...
Starting a Business? Legal Issues to Consider
Starting a business is an exciting time, but it can also be a little stressful. There are many things to consider when it comes to creating your business, hiring your first employees, making sure you have the right tools in place, and opening up a shop. There are...
What is the Difference Between Medicaid and Medicare?
Many people are aware of Medicaid and Medicare as government healthcare programs. But there may be some confusion over the difference between the two, when it comes to their functions and the people they serve. Medicaid: Medicaid is a state-run assistance program for...
Law Firms in the Metaverse: Issues to Consider
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...
Summer Day Camps in Atlanta
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...
How to Talk to Children About Death: Some Advice for Parents
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...
What You Should Know Before Using a Power of Attorney at a Real Estate Closing
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...
IRS Backlog Leaves Estates in Limbo
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...
Apple’s Legacy Contact Helps Preserve Your Digital Footprint
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...