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What is Adverse Possession?
Your home and property are some of your most valuable assets. Protecting your investments is so important. With the legal principle known as adverse possession, however, a trespasser or neighbor can acquire portions of your property if you fail to act within a certain...
NFTs and Estate Planning: Issues to Consider
If you’ve purchased or are planning to buy an NFT, you may be wondering how best to protect your investment for the next generation. NFT Defined An NFT (non-fungible token) is an electronic asset. It’s digital, not physical, and is completely unique. No two NFTs are...
Deed Theft Cases on the Rise in Metro Atlanta
Deed fraud is on the rise in Metro Atlanta, with unsuspecting residents losing their homes and life savings to criminals. Old Fourth Ward homeowner Linda Willis was a recent victim, and now she’s hoping to raise awareness about the increase of deed fraud. Linda...
Taxes That An Estate May Owe
If you’ve had a family member or loved one who recently passed away, calculating the taxes on their estate may be low on your priority list. This can be an emotional and stressful time. But how the government will tax your loved one’s assets may affect inheritances,...
Three Legal Issues to Consider Before Flipping a House
Considering a house flipping project? The premise itself is simple: purchase a home, make any necessary upgrades, and then quickly resell the property for a profit. With the housing marketing booming right now, coupled with the popularity of real estate TV programs,...
What is Title Insurance?
Title insurance is a type of insurance that protects mortgage lenders and homebuyers from financial loss due to an ownership claim on a property. It indemnifies the policyholder from any title discrepancies that may arise during or after the purchase of a property. In...
The IRS’ Top Financial Crime Cases of 2021
Earlier this month, the IRS Criminal Investigation Team (IRS-CI) began counting down its Top 10 cases for 2021 on Twitter. The IRS-CI is responsible for investigating financial crimes such as tax fraud, health care fraud, identity theft, money laundering, trafficking,...
Service Members Impacted by “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Now Eligible for VA Benefits
Thousands of LGBTQ veterans who were forced out of the military under the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy will now be eligible for their Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. Approximately 14,000 service members were given other-than-honorable discharges due to their...
Right to Repair Act: Georgia’s Legal Answer to Construction Issues
Whether it’s a household repair or new construction, if you’ve owned a home for a significant length of time, you’ve probably worked with a residential contractor. Ideally, the contractor’s work is completed on time, on budget, and to your standards. But...
Five Estate Planning Lessons from HBO’s Succession
HBO’s Succession recently wrapped up its third season. The popular drama depicts the dysfunctional Roy family and their multi-billion dollar Waystar Royco media conglomerate. Patriarch Logan Roy is at constant odds with his four children, Connor, Kendall, Shiv, and...
IRS Announces New Standard Deduction for 2022 Tax Year
Every year, when you fill out your federal income tax return, you can choose whether to take the standard deduction or itemize your deductions. Most people claim the standard deduction. Recently, the IRS announced an adjustment to the 2022 tax year standard deduction,...
Recording Your Family History This Holiday Season
Our family stories are complex and dramatic. There are challenging times, personal triumphs, villains, heroes, life lessons, and moments of levity. Every family has a story, but unfortunately, these memories can become lost to time if they are not shared with the...