Legal Briefs

In a previous Legal Brief on How Probate Works, we discussed the process. Now we’ll take a look at what happens If there is no Will and the court has to name an administrator. How does that work? If there isn't a Will, or the Will fails to name an executor, the...

Probate is the legal process that takes place after someone dies so that an orderly and legal distribution of one’s assets can occur according to their wishes. As in every case in Georgia, the probate process begins with filing a petition. Once a petition is filed,...

Many people think of lawyers in adversarial roles, arguing one side or the other in a courtroom dispute. But there are times when a lawyer can play a more personal hand-holding role, simply helping someone get through a major crisis or a big decision in their life....

The State Bar of Georgia’s Consumer Assistance Program is a clearinghouse for the public. The Consumer Assistance Program helps identify a person's problem and which State Bar department may be able to help. Most of the time, people are just looking for direction for...

Almost all of us have gotten that envelope in the mail with the words Jury Summons across the front. It’s the way American citizens participate in the judiciary branch of the government. It may seem like an inconvenience, but jurors play a vital role in our court...

Almost every business in the United States that has employees must deal with the question of workers' compensation. Most states, including Georgia, require employers to purchase insurance to handle their statutory obligations to workers who suffer a work-related...

Home buying is a complex process and even more so when it’s your first home. No doubt, buying a home will be the largest and most significant purchase you will make in your life. It also involves the law of real property, which is unique and raises special issues of...

With the economy doing well and unemployment low, companies are competing for employees. When entering an employment agreement, one area to consider is a “non-compete” clause. A non-compete contract is a restrictive covenant or agreement between employer and employee....

For some, legal protection may be necessary even after they have entered adulthood. It could be an injury, medical condition or mental illness that prevents them from caring for themselves or managing their finances or property. The law allows for someone to be named...

We are a ‘Do-It-Yourself’ society. We’re going to try to save money and fix that leaky faucet ourselves. Sometimes that works, but other times it causes more problems. One area that needs to be left to the experts is estate planning. The biggest concern with online...