FAQs
Frequency Asked Questions
Real Estate Closings
Yes. Georgia law requires residential real estate closings to be conducted under the supervision of a licensed Georgia attorney.
A closing attorney oversees the legal aspects of the transaction, including reviewing title, preparing documents, coordinating the closing, and recording the deed.
Most closing appointments last between 45 minutes and one hour, although preparation begins well before the scheduled closing date.
You should bring a valid government-issued photo ID, any requested documentation, and proof of any required closing funds.
Closing costs include the various fees associated with completing a real estate transaction, such as attorney fees, title insurance, recording fees, taxes, and lender-related costs.
Title insurance helps protect buyers and lenders against certain title defects, ownership claims, and other covered issues that may arise after closing.
Yes. We provide legal closing services for residential, commercial, investment, refinancing, and land transactions throughout Georgia.
Corporate Services
The best business structure depends on your goals, ownership, liability concerns, and tax considerations. We can help you determine which entity best fits your needs.
Both provide liability protection, but they differ in taxation, management, ownership structure, and operational requirements.
Yes. An operating agreement helps define ownership rights, management responsibilities, and operational procedures, even for single-member LLCs.
Yes. We assist businesses with annual registrations, corporate compliance, amendments, and other required filings to help maintain good standing.
Absolutely. We continue to assist businesses with governance documents, compliance matters, ownership changes, and ongoing legal support as they grow.
Probate Services
Probate is the legal process of administering a person’s estate after death, including paying debts, managing assets, and distributing property to beneficiaries or heirs.
Every estate is different. The timeline depends on the size and complexity of the estate, court schedules, creditor claims, and whether any disputes arise.
No. Certain assets, such as those with designated beneficiaries or held in trust, may transfer outside of probate.
If a person dies without a valid will, Georgia law determines how their estate is distributed, and the Probate Court appoints an administrator to manage the estate.
In many cases, yes. The ability to sell estate property depends on the authority granted to the personal representative and the requirements of Georgia law.
An executor is named in a will to administer the estate, while an administrator is appointed by the court when there is no valid will or no executor is available to serve.
Estate Planning
Estate planning is the process of preparing legal documents that outline how your assets will be managed during your lifetime and distributed after your death.
It depends on your circumstances. Many comprehensive estate plans include both a will and one or more trusts to accomplish different goals.
A complete estate plan may include a Last Will and Testament, Trusts, Durable Power of Attorney, Advance Healthcare Directive, and other documents tailored to your needs.
You should review your estate plan after major life events such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, purchasing a home, starting a business, or significant changes in your financial situation.
Without proper planning, your loved ones may need to seek court approval to make certain financial or healthcare decisions on your behalf. Estate planning documents can help avoid this situation.
No. Estate planning is beneficial for individuals and families of all income levels who want to protect their loved ones and ensure their wishes are carried out.