Recently, you hurt yourself while working on a construction site. To strengthen your case, you must determine the level of fault your employer holds for your injuries and resulting medical bills. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration explains what...
“Encroachment” is a real estate term that refers to one property owner essentially “invading” the space of another. The best way to understand the term is to envision a line in the sand. On one side of the line lies your property, while on the other lies your...
The standard advice for creating a will is to split everything equally between beneficiaries, assuming the beneficiaries are the deceased’s children. Failure to do so might cause animosity between the siblings and destroy family relationships. However, a growing...
A mechanic’s lien is a legal tool that allows contractors to protect the investment of their time and material to ensure payment. In Georgia, a mechanic's lien must be filed within 30 days of delivery and enforced within a year. How to file a lien? Filing a lien is...
When a loved one dies and his or her estate goes into probate, there are a few key people who will be a part of the process. Each of these people has an important role to play. Understanding these roles can help you to better work through probate and have an idea of...
As your mother went through the final stages of life, you may have become even closer to her. In fact, prior to her death, you may have believed you knew everything about your mom's end-of-life wishes and estate plan. After reading through her will, though, you may...
When a seller accepts your offer on his or her home, it is not just a big deal for you — it is also a big deal for the seller. If you back out, the seller is likely to be just as upset as you would be to lose the contract. In fact, a seller may become upset enough to...
When purchasing land to construct a building, there is a lot that you have to prepare for. Not only do you have to prepare for the construction, but you have to prepare for the purchase of the land. U.S. News warns that there are mistakes many real estate investors...
When buying real estate, the contract becomes incredibly important. You will use the contract to draft agreements about what the seller’s responsibilities are. For example, you may have the seller agree to clean up the garage prior to the sale. However, AJC explains...
Implementing business contracts can help you protect your entity and formally inform everyone of your expectations and objectives. However, having a contract in place does not matter much if people fail to comply with the regulations outlined in the document. Your...