When a Georgia resident writes their will, they assume it will be followed after they pass away. Unfortunately, not all wills are cut and dried and there are times when a will may need to be challenged. There are several reasons why a will may be challenged after a...
Investors in Norcross may be interested to hear that investment bank JPMorgan Chase & Co. recently settled a class action lawsuit to in the amount of $15.7 million. The class action lawsuit was brought by investors who claimed JPMorgan Chase & Co manipulated...
After the loss of a loved one, his or her will must undergo execution. When family members find that most of the assets get assigned to one heir, they may suspect undue influence. This can happen when someone convinces an elderly or otherwise vulnerable person to...
All companies and their shareholders want the business to be successful, but this does not mean that both agree on how to make it successful. Though, it is how to be successful where shareholder disputes can occur, which was the subject of a recent blog post. And,...
When two parties enter into an agreement for the construction of a commercial or residential property, there are many aspects of the project that will need to be addressed. A construction contract may specify: Parties involved (e.g., names of contractors, names of...
In today’s hot real estate market, many homeowners in Georgia are eager to sell their homes and hopefully reap a substantial profit. However, the sales process can come to a halt if a title search uncovers a defect on the title. In such situations the homeowner may...
There are specific requirements that wills must meet to be valid in the state of Georgia. One of those requirements is that the individual who drafts and executes the will has testamentary capacity. Testamentary capacity focuses on an individual's ability to...
As a business owner, you undoubtedly strive for fairness and honesty in your dealings with employees, shareholders, colleagues and competitors. However, the longer you are in business the more likely it is that you will face issues that require legal attention. Here...
There are many different construction projects occurring in Georgia every day. Some are major projects such as office buildings or apartment and condo buildings that are many stories high. There are also homes being built, remodeling projects and many other types of...
Shareholders in Georgia and elsewhere often have the same goal in mind. They want the business to be successful. While having the same objective is helpful, not all shareholders agree on the efforts needed to get to that point. This is when shareholder disputes could...