Many estates go through probate because the deceased person didn't leave a last will, had major debts or expensive personal property. However, some families wind up going through probate even though there is a detailed estate plan that accounts for all major concerns....
Most people assume that medical malpractice isn’t all that common. After all, their own interactions with their doctors have been fine. Yes, doctors make mistakes, but they assume most do a fine job. This isn’t meant to disparage doctors, who do work hard. Many are...
Medical doctors are some of the most intelligent and highly educated professionals in the country. The decisions they make can have life-or-death consequences for the patients in their care. Unfortunately, doctors are also some of the hardest working and most-stressed...
You probably already know that Georgia has laws that cover people dying without a last will. In fact, you might even know a little bit about those laws. If you intend to leave most of your property to your spouse or children, you might feel like a last will isn't...
You could find yourself driving in heavy traffic at any time of the day. For example, this is likely during your morning or evening commute. It’s also likely if you’re in close proximity to a construction zone. Although you’re moving slowly, you’re still at risk of...
Preparing for divorce means something different to everyone. And while that may be true, everyone going through this process will focus some of their time and attention on their finances and the impact of divorce on their future. Here are some of the most important...
Custody is often a point of contention between divorcing parents in Georgia. Both parents probably want to spend as much time with the kids as possible, and if the parents aren't willing to work together, the whole process could become very complicated and negative....
In a landmark study by a Johns Hopkins medical research team, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Even when not fatal, the number of people and families affected by preventable medical errors is disheartening. Some degree of...